Strong’s definition
a longing; by implication, a delight (subjectively, satisfaction, objectively, a charm)
KJV gloss list in the source
dainty, desire, [idiom] exceedingly, [idiom] greedily, lust(ing), pleasant. See also H6914 (קִבְרוֹת הַתַּאֲוָה).
Source pronunciation notation: tah-av-aw'
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H183 (אָוָה) (abbreviated);
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