For any questions feel free to contact me at lom_public@lomus.net.

Search Google for another meanings of 'avarice'.

Visit main site lomus.net.

 Avarice \Av"a*rice\ ([a^]v"[.a]*r[i^]s), n. [F. avaritia, fr.
   avarus avaricious, prob. fr. av[=e]re to covet, fr. a root av
   to satiate one's self: cf. Gr. 'a`menai, 'a^sai, to satiate,
   Skr. av to satiate one's self, rejoice, protect.]
   1. An excessive or inordinate desire of gain; greediness for
      wealth; covetousness; cupidity.
      [1913 Webster]

            To desire money for its own sake, and in order to
            hoard it up, is avarice.              --Beattie.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. An inordinate desire for some supposed good.
      [1913 Webster]

            All are taught an avarice of praise.  --Goldsmith.
      [1913 Webster]