dipsomania

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

noun

an irresistible, typically periodic craving for alcoholic drink.

Origin of dipsomania

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

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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

Medical definitions for dipsomania

dipsomania
[ dĭp′sə-mānē-ə, -mānyə ]

n.

An insatiable craving for alcoholic beverages.

Other words from dipsomania

dip′so•mani•ac (-ăk′) adj. n. dip′so•ma•nia•cal (-mə-nīə-kəl) adj.