Mania
Pronunciation : Ma"ni*a
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. mania, Gr. manie, F. manie. Cf. Mind, n., Necromancy.]
Definition : 1. Violent derangement of mind; madness; insanity. Cf. Delirium.
2. Excessive or unreasonable desire; insane passion affecting one or many people; as, the tulip mania. Mania a potu Etym: [L.], madness from drinking; delirium tremens.
Syn. -- Insanity; derangement; madness; lunacy; alienation; aberration; delirium; frenzy. See Insanity.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913