Appetite1. (n.) The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind.
2. (n.) Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger.
3. (n.) Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing.
4. (n.) Tendency; appetency.
5. (n.) The thing desired.
Thesaurus Entries
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