dipsomaniaPronunciation: /ˌdɪpsə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/Definition of dipsomania 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') + -maniadipsomania in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of dipsomania in the US English dictionary
