dipsomania noun. [dɪpsǝ(ʊ)'meɪnɪǝ] Also dypsomania. M19.
[from Greek dipso- combining form (see -O-) of dipsa thirst + -MANIA.]
A morbid paroxysmal craving for alcohol; alcoholism. Also, persistent drunkenness.

■ dipsomaniac noun a person with dipsomania M19.

■ dipsoma'niacal adjective pertaining to or suffering from dipsomania M19.

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