Ap'pe·tence noun [ Confer French appétence . See Appetency .] A longing; a desire; especially an ardent desire; appetite; appetency. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/107
intense desire; strong natural craving; appetite. · instinctive inclination or natural tendency. · material or chemical attraction or affinity. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/appetence