APPETITE


Meaning of APPETITE in English

■ noun

1》 a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

2》 a strong desire or liking.

Derivatives

appetitive adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. apetit (mod. appétit ), from L. appetitus 'desire for', from appetere 'seek after'.

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