dipsomania
UK/.dipsәu'meiniә/US
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Definitions
n.
An uncontrollable, recurring craving for alcohol
嗜酒症，饮酒狂
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddipso- (Greek 'thirst') + mania = a crazed, uncontrollable craving for drink, i.e. for alcohol. An older clinical term for alcohol dependence. See mania.
Root mania still carries 5 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The novel's hero struggles with dipsomania throughout his life.