"rapaciousness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From rapacious + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|rapacious|ness}} rapacious + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rapaciousness (uncountable)
  1. The state of being rapacious; extreme gluttony Tags: uncountable
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