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concupiscence

noun
con·cu·pis·cence | \ kän-ˈkyü-pə-sən(t)s , kən- \

Definition of concupiscence 

: strong desire especially : sexual desire

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concupiscent \kän-ˈkyü-pə-sənt, kən- \ adjective

Examples of concupiscence in a Sentence

the Puritans did not condemn concupiscence but rather the satisfaction of it in ways they deemed illicit

First Known Use of concupiscence

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for concupiscence

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscent-, concupiscens, present participle of concupiscere to desire ardently, from com- + cupere to desire

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Dictionary Entries near concupiscence

concubinate

concubine

conculcate

concupiscence

concupiscently

concupiscible

concur

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