Devourer

One who, or that which, devours, wastes, or destroys. Devour'ingly, adv . In a devouring manner. Devout', a. [It. devoto : Fr. dévot ; Lat. devot us , from de voreo. See DEVOTE.] Devoted to religion; yielding a solemn and reverential attention to God in religious exercises, particularly in prayer; as, a devout state of mind. - Expre ive of devotion or piety. "With uplifted hands, and eyes devout ."- Milton . -Expre ing a lively interest; earnest; sincere; as, a devout desire.