pɪ adjective
1.
lustful or sensual.
2.
eagerly desirous.
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concupiscence (kənˈkjuːpɪsəns) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| strong desire, esp sexual desire | |
| [C14: from Church Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscere to covet ardently, from cupere to wish, desire] | |
| con'cupiscent | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
concupiscent
mid-15c., from L. concupiscentem, prp. of concupiscere (see concupiscence).
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