Meaning of oenomaniac | Babel Free

Definitions

One who is affected by oenomania, a morbid desire for wine; an alcoholic.

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Examples

“It was Erskine Blight-Purley, war hero, Francophile, bibliophile, oenomaniac, and lecher of long standing and renown.”

“An oenophile does not become⟳ of professional concern⟳ to physicians until he becomes an oenomaniac, that is, one who is overly wild about wine.”

“We stopped for a refreshing cup of milk, made our introductions, and moved on. The next stop⟳ was the Branquinho Ranch for lunch. There, we gave oenomaniac John Branquino his gallon of wine.”

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