desiderium

noun

des·​i·​de·​ri·​um
ˌdesəˈdirēəm,
-ezə-
plural desideria
-ēə
: an ardent desire or longing
especially : a feeling of loss or grief for something lost

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from desiderare to desire

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“Desiderium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/desiderium. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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