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GREEDINESS

\ɡɹˈiːdɪnəs], \ɡɹˈiːdɪnəs], \ɡ_ɹ_ˈiː_d_ɪ_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of GREEDINESS

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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an excessive desire for food

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an excessive desire for food

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The quality of being greedy.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Keenness of appetite for food or drink; voracity; ardent and selfish desire.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Ravenousness, hunger, eagerness of appetite or desire.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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