[i-dey-shuh
s] 
| devouring; voracious; consuming. |
| 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. |
| 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 |