01 n. An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness for wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
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An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness for wealth; covetousness; cupidity.“To desire money for its own sake, and in order to hoard it up, is avarice.” — Beattie.
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An inordinate desire for some supposed good.“All are taught an avarice of praise.” — Goldsmith.