Category:Esurient

E*su"ri*ent, a. Etym: [L. esuriens, p. pr. of ensurire, fr. edere to eat.]

Defn: Inclined to eat; hungry; voracious. [R.] Bailey. "Poor, but esurient." Carlyle.

esurient E*su"ri*ent, n.

Defn: One who is hungry or greedy. [R.] An insatiable esurient after riches. Wood.