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covetous in Persian

حریص haris

/ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous in Persian: حریص (haris). In English, covetous means distastefully desirous or keen, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

Persian words for covetous

distastefully desirous or keen — see also avaricious
حریص haris

English meaning of covetous

  1. adjective Distastefully desirous or keen, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

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Questions about covetous in Persian

What is the meaning of covetous in Persian?
Covetous in Persian is حریص (haris).
معنی covetous چیست؟
Covetous: حریص (haris).
What does covetous mean in English?
Covetous means distastefully desirous or keen, especially for something belonging to someone else; avaricious.

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