hunger
Cross references: 1. long 1. hun.ger \'h*n-g*r\ n [ME, fr. OE hungor; akin to OHG hungar hunger, Skt ka-n.ks]ati he desires 1a: a craving or urgent need for food or a specific nutrient 1b: an uneasy sensation occasioned by the lack of food 1c: a weakened condition brought about by prolonged lack of food 2: a strong desire : CRAVING 2. hunger \-g(*-)rin\ vb or hun.ger.ing 1: to feel or suffer hunger 2: to have an eager desire : to make hungry