dipsomania

American  

[dip-suh-mey-nee-uh, -soh-] / ˌdɪp səˈmeɪ ni ə, -soʊ- /

noun

1. (no longer in technical use) an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drinks.

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dipsomania British  

/ ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪə /

noun

1. a compulsive desire to drink alcoholic beverages

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Etymology

Origin of dipsomania

First recorded in 1835–45; from New Latin, from Greek díps(a) “thirst” + -o- connecting vowel + manía “enthusiasm (for)”; -o- -mania

Example Sentences

For the record, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the noun “dipsomania” as “an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic liquors.”

From Washington Times

For the record, Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the noun dipsomania as “an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic liquors.”

From Seattle Times

Alcoholism - also known as dipsomania - was starting to have a serious impact on communities.

From BBC

Some of the cases of hereditary dipsomania are almost surely of this character.

From Project Gutenberg

But I must note also that the moral results may be as important here as in the cases of inhibition of dipsomania and the like, already mentioned.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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• hankering
• hunger
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