Ravenousness

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The state or character of being ravenous; furious avidity; rage for prey.
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  • noun. excessive desire to eat
  • Word Usage
    "His ravenousness reminds us of this species which some bright person brought to our country to promote fish farming, and which is now a pest in our rivers and lakes."
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