pelf

/pɛlf/
noun
  1. Money or wealth, especially when gained in a dishonest or greedy way.
    • They accused the company of chasing pelf at the expense of the environment.
    • The corrupt official cared only for pelf, not for the people he served.
    • In the old story, the miser hoarded his pelf and trusted no one.
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