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EDACIOUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Devouring or craving food in great quantities

Example:

voracious sharks

Synonyms:

edacious; esurient; rapacious; ravening; ravenous; voracious; wolfish

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

gluttonous (given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink)

Derivation:

edacity (extreme gluttony)

edacity (excessive desire to eat)

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