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   desirous

   /dɪˈzʌɪərəs/

   adjective

   • 1. having or characterized by desire: "the Pope was desirous of peace in Europe"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French desireus, based on Latin desiderare ‘to desire’ (see desiderate).

   Scrabble Points: 9

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