Main Entry: rav·en·ous
Pronunciation: \ˈra-və-nəs, ˈrav-nəs\
Function: adjective
Date: 15th century
1 : rapacious <ravenous wolves>
2 : very eager or greedy for food, satisfaction, or gratification <a ravenous appetite>
— rav·en·ous·ly adverb
— rav·en·ous·ness noun