MANIA


Meaning of MANIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmeɪnjə ]

n. 1 Psychol. mental illness marked by periods of great excitement and violence. 2 (often foll. by for) excessive enthusiasm; an obsession (has a mania for jogging). [ME f. LL f. Gk, = madness f. mainomai be mad, rel. to MIND]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.