the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Inclined to eat; hungry; voracious.
n. One who is hungry or greedy.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Inclined to eat; hungry.
n. One who is hungry or greedy.
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adj. extremely hungry
adj. devouring or craving food in great quantities
adj. (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous
Word Usage
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