Excessive desire for wealth

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A passion or craving for wealth. 2 An obsession with money. 3 The delusion that one is wealthy.

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1650s, "mad pursuit of wealth," from Greek ploutos "wealth" (see Pluto ) + mania . As "imaginary possession of wealth" from 1894. Related: Plutomaniac .