Desirous
Pronunciation : De*sir"ous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [F. d?sireux, OF. desiros, fr. desir. See Desire, n.]
Definition : Defn: Feeling desire; eagerly wishing; solicitous; eager to obtain; covetous. Jesus knew that they were desirous to ask him. John xvi. 19. Be not desirous of his dainties. Prov. xxiii. 3.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913