Avarice

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈævəɹɪs/

Origin

From Old French, from Latin avāritia, from avārus ("greedy").

Full definition of avarice

Noun

1. Excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness after wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
2. Inordinate desire for some supposed good.

Synonyms

• avariciousness

Related terms

• avaricious, avariciously

Anagrams

• caviare