adj.
Pronunciation: r ə - ' p ā -sh ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin rapac-, rapax, from rapere to seize ― more at RAPID
Date: 1651
1 : excessively grasping or covetous
2 : living on prey
3 : RAVENOUS <a rapacious appetite>
synonyms see VORACIOUS
– ra · pa · cious · ly adverb
– ra · pa · cious · ness noun