n.
Pronunciation: kyu ̇ - ' pi-d ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Etymology: Middle English cupidite, from Anglo-French cupidité, from Latin cupiditat-, cupiditas ― more at COVET
Date: 15th century
1 : inordinate desire for wealth : AVARICE , GREED
2 : strong desire : LUST