appetite

appetite is a Noun

Definition:

[1] The desire for some personal gratification, either of the body or of the mind. The object of appetite it whatsoever sensible good may be wished for; the object of will is that good which reason does lead us to seek. Hooker.

[2] Desire for, or relish of, food or drink; hunger. Men must have appetite before they will eat. Buckle.

[3] Any strong desire; an eagerness or longing. It God had given to eagles an appetite to swim. Jer. Taylor. To gratify the vulgar appetite for the marvelous. Macaulay.

[4] Tendency; appetency. [Obs.] In all bodies there as an appetite of union. Bacon.

[5] The thing desired. [Obs.] Power being the natural appetite of princes. Swift.