dipsomania

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

noun

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

dipsomania

/ ˌdɪpsəʊˈmeɪnɪə /

noun

1. a compulsive desire to drink alcoholic beverages

Word History and Origins

Origin of dipsomania¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dipsomania¹

C19: New Latin, from Greek dipsa thirst + -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

Tr�lat, in his work 'Folie Lucide,' states that a lady of regular life and economical habits was subject to fits of uncontrollable dipsomania.

From Project Gutenberg

One of the most frequently discussed conditions of supposed pathological inheritance of this order is dipsomania.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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• hankering
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• itch
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