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Definitions of concupiscence in various dictionaries:
noun - a desire for sexual intimacy
A strong desire, especially sexual desire; lust.
CONCUPISCENCE - Concupiscence (from Late Latin noun concupiscentia, from the Latin verb concupiscere, from con-, "with", here an intensifier, + cupi(d)-, "desiring" ...
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Strong sexual desire |
Know drink will lead to one episode involving introduction of carnal desire |
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Jun 24 2010 The Telegraph - Toughie |
Jan 7 2008 The Guardian - Quick crossword |
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A strong desire, especially sexual desire lust. |
strong sexual desire lust. |
a desire for sexual intimacy |
sexual desire |
Strong sexual desire lust. |
Concupiscence description |
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Concupiscence (from Late Latin noun concupiscentia, from the Latin verb concupiscere, from con-, "with", here an intensifier, + cupi(d)-, "desiring" + -escere, a verb-forming suffix denoting beginning of a process or state) is an ardent, usually sensual, longing. In Catholic theology, concupiscence is seen as a desire of the lower appetite contrary to reason.There are nine occurrences of concupiscence in the Douay-Rheims Bible and three occurrences in the King James Bible. It is also one of the English translations of the Koine Greek epithumia (), which occurs 38 times in the New Testament. |