dipsomania

[ dip-suh-mey-nee-uh, -soh- ]

/ ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ ni ə, -soʊ- /

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noun

an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.

Nearby words

dipsacaceous, dipsesis, dipshit, dipso, dipsogen, dipsomania, dipsomaniac, dipsomaniacal, dipsosis, dipsotherapy, dipstick

Origin of dipsomania

1835–45; < New Latin < Greek díps(a) thirst + -o- -o- + manía -mania

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Examples from the Web for dipsomania

Dr. Curtis did not mean by religio-mania religious appreciation; neither did he mean by dipsomania, temperate use of stimulants.
Happiness as Found in Forethought Minus Fearthought|Horace Fletcher
Speaking of intemperance in relation to crime, he states that: 'Brain-workers provide the most hopeless cases of dipsomania.
The Curse of Education|Harold E. Gorst
Then I remembered our enthusiasm over the Palace of Dipsomania.
The Belovd Vagabond|William J. Locke
It's best not to be too intelligent about insanity and dipsomania and all the other hereditary details.
Dear Enemy|Jean Webster

One firm actually has the assurance to advertise a preparation of this kind as a remedy for dipsomania.
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why|Martha M. Allen

British Dictionary definitions for dipsomania

dipsomania

/ (ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪə) /

noun

a compulsive desire to drink alcoholic beverages

Word Origin for dipsomania

C19: New Latin, from Greek dipsa thirst + -mania

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Medicine definitions for dipsomania

dipsomania

[ dĭp′sə-mā′nē-ə, -mān′yə ]

n.

An insatiable craving for alcoholic beverages.

Related forms

dip′so•ma′ni•ac (-ăk′) adj. n.dip′so•ma•ni′a•cal (-mə-nī′ə-kəl) adj.