zeal

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First coined 1382, from Middle English zele, from Old French zel, from Late Latin zēlus, from Ancient Greek ζήλος (zeal, jealousy) < ζηλόω (to emulate, to be jealous). Cognate to jealous.

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zeal

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zeal (uncountable)

  1. The fervor or tireless devotion for a person, cause, or ideal and determination in its furtherance; diligent enthusiasm; powerful interest.

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  • Anagrams of aelz
  • laze