AVARICE


Meaning of AVARICE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈa-və-rəs, ˈav-rəs ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin avaritia, from avarus avaricious, from avēre to crave — more at avid

Date: 14th century

: excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness , cupidity

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