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noun:

Eager or excessive desire, especially for wealth; greed; avarice.

Curiosity was a form of lust, a wandering cupidity of the eye and the mind.
– John Crowley, “Of Marvels And Monsters”, Washington Post, October 18, 1998

Cupidity ultimately comes from Latin cupiditas, from cupidus, “desirous,” from cupere, “to desire.” It is related to Cupid, the Roman god of love.

You’d think this word would have something to do with love. Or at least love of a Jeremy Piven tv show called Cupid from 1998 (which was great, especially since I love Jeremy, and is now being remade).

Lately, around here we have cupidity relating to popsicles and push-ups (the dessert, not the boob kind, although I cannot speak for the hubs).

Oh, the broccoli Kid will eat to gain a popsicle! True cupidity!

Are you feeling cupidity for something? Do tell!

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Hey, bloggers, if you want to join the Learn-A-Word Wednesday team, let me know and I can make a carnival-type list where you can list and link to your Learn-A-Word post here!
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If a word a week is not enough for you (could it ever be?), fellow islander and blogger Jill at Small Change mentioned this site, Free Rice, where you gain new words for yourself and food for the hungry. At the same time.

Chekitow, kbai!

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