Meaning
A desire to eat food or consume drinks.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English appetit, from Old French apetit (French appétit), from Latin appetitus, from appetere (“to strive after, long for”); ad + petere (“to seek”). See petition, and compare with appetence.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles: