Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
avarice noun
/ˈæv.ər.ɪs/
/-ɚ-/ n [U] formal
/-ɚ-/ n [U] formal an extremely strong want to get or keep money or possessions; greed
Her business empire brought her wealth beyond the dreams of avarice (= an extremely large amount of money).
avaricious
adjective
/ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.əs/ adj
avariciously
adverb
/ˌæv.əˈrɪʃ.ə.sli/ adv
(Definition of avarice noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
