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appetite

Pronunciation: /ˈapɪtʌɪt/

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Definition of appetite

noun

a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food:he has a healthy appetite [mass noun]:they suffered from loss of appetite
a strong desire or liking for something:her appetite for life

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French apetit (modern appétit), from Latin appetitus 'desire for', from appetere 'seek after', from ad- 'to' + petere 'seek'