"zealousy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”), from ζηλόω (zēlóō, “to emulate, to be jealous”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|ζῆλος||zeal, jealousy}} Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “zeal, jealousy”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} zealousy (uncountable)
  1. Zeal; zealotry. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zealousy-en-noun--r75iCPB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 89 11
  2. The passionate desire for an exclusive relationship. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-zealousy-en-noun-7BrLlUKZ

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