First Known Use: circa 1844
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dipsomania
noun dip·so·ma·nia \ˌdip-sə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Definition of DIPSOMANIA
: an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic liquors
— dip·so·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun
— dip·so·ma·ni·a·cal \ˌdip-sō-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective
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Origin of DIPSOMANIA
New Latin, from Greek dipsa thirst + Late Latin mania
Medical Dictionary
dipsomania
noun dip·so·ma·nia \ˌdip-sə-ˈmā-nē-ə, -nyə\
Medical Definition of DIPSOMANIA
: an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic liquors
—dip·so·ma·ni·ac \-nē-ˌak\ noun
—dip·so·ma·ni·a·cal \ˌdip-sō-mə-ˈnī-ə-kəl\ adjective
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