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edacious

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e⋅da⋅cious

  [i-dey-shuhs]
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–adjective
devouring; voracious; consuming.
Origin:
1810–20; edaci(ty) + -ous
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e·da·cious   (ĭ-dā'shəs)   
adj.  Characterized by voracity; devouring.

[From Latin edāx, edāc-, from edere, to eat; see ed- in Indo-European roots.]
e·dac'i·ty (ĭ-dās'ĭ-tē) n.
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Main Entry:  edacious1
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  extremely hungry; voracious
Etymology:  Latin edere 'to eat' + English -ious
Main Entry:  edacious2
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  greedy, eager
Etymology:  Latin edere 'to eat' + English -ious
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