devour (v.)

  1. destroy completely; Fire had devoured our home'

  2. enjoy avidly; She devoured his novels'

  3. eat immoderately; Some people can down a pound of meat in the course of one meal

    [ Syn: down , consume , go through ]

  4. eat greedily; he devoured three sandwiches

    [ Syn: guttle , raven , pig ]

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