voracious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Wanting or devouring great quantities of food.
  2. Having a great appetite for anything; eager.

Pronunciation

/vɔːˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ /vəˈɹeɪ.ʃəs/ en-us-voracious.ogg en-au-voracious.ogg

Word forms

voracious more voracious most voracious

Etymology

From Latin vorāx, from vorō (“to devour”).

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