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Definition of opiomania in English:

opiomania

Pronunciation /ˌəʊpɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/

noun

rare

  • An uncontrollable craving for opium.

Origin

Mid 19th century. From opio- + -mania Compare French opiomanie, opiomane, adjective and noun.