ζῆλος
Alt. ζῆλος, ου,
Etym. prob. from ζέω
I. "eager rivalry, zealous imitation, emulation", a noble passion, opp. to φθόνος (envy), Plat., etc.:—but also "jealousy", Hes.
2. c. gen. pers. "zeal for" one, Soph., Plut.
3. c. gen. rei, "rivalry for" a thing, Eur.; ζ. πλούτου Plut., etc.
II. pass. "the object of emulation or desire, happiness, bliss, honour, glory", Soph., Dem.
III. of style, "extravagance", Plut.:—also, "fierceness", NTest.