dipsomania

 
Pronunciation: /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/

noun

[mass noun]
  • alcoholism, specifically in a form characterized by intermittent bouts of craving for alcohol.

Derivatives

dipsomaniac

noun

dipsomaniacal

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek dipso- (from dipsa 'thirst') + -mania