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greed Definition


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greed
noun
    1. An excessive desire for, or consumption of, food.
      Thesaurus: gluttony, voracity, hunger.
    2. Selfish desire in general, eg for money.
      Thesaurus: avarice, rapacity, selfishness, desire, cupidity, avidity, covetousness.
Etymology: 17c: back-formation from greedy.



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