Greed, covetousness (7)

I believe the answer is:

avarice

This clue is a double definition.

'greed' is the first definition.
(avarice is a kind of greed)

'covetousness' is the second definition.
(synonyms)

(Other definitions for avarice that I've seen before include "Greed for gain" , "Eager desire" , "Parsimony" , "Sway, control" , "Rapacity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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