Zealous
Pronunciation : Zeal"ous
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [LL. zelosus. See Zeal.]
Definition : 1. Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object. He may be zealous in the salvation of souls. Law.
2. Filled with religious zeal. [Obs.] Shak. -- Zeal"ous*ly, adv. -- Zeal"ous*ness, n.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913