mania a potu
/ˈmeɪnɪə a pɒtuː/ /ˈmeɪnjə a ˈpɒtuː/Medicine. Now historical
noun
A mental disorder attributed to alcoholic consumption, usually thought to be characterized by extreme excitement and violent behaviour, but sometimes identified with delirium tremens.
Origin
Early 19th century. From scientific Latin mania a potu, lit. ‘madness from drink’ from post-classical Latin mania + classical Latin ā from + pōtū, ablative singular of pōtus drink.
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