alcoholomania
|al-co-hol-o-ma-ni-a|
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/ˌælkəˌhɔːləˈmeɪniə/
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/ˌælkəˌhɒləˈmeɪniə/
craving for alcohol
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alcoholomania' originates from New Latin, combining 'alcohol' from Arabic 'al-kuḥl' meaning 'the kohl' and the Greek 'mania' meaning 'madness' or 'frenzy'.
Historical Evolution
'alcoholomania' was formed in the 19th century as a medical term to describe an uncontrollable craving for alcohol.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'madness for alcohol', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an excessive or uncontrollable craving for alcoholic beverages.
His alcoholomania led to severe health issues.
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Last updated: 2025/06/16 05:51