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avaricious

Main Entry:: av·a·ri·cious
Pronunciation:: \ˌa-və-ˈri-shəs\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 15th century

: greedy of gain : excessively acquisitive especially in seeking to hoard riches

synonyms see covetous

— av·a·ri·cious·ly adverb

— av·a·ri·cious·ness noun

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