Dictionary
al•co•hol•ic
Pronunciation: (al"ku-hô'lik, -hol'ik), [key]—
adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or of the nature of alcohol.
2. containing or using alcohol.
3. caused by alcohol.
4. suffering from alcoholism.
5. preserved in alcohol.
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n.
1. Pathol.a person suffering from alcoholism.
2. a person addicted to intoxicating drinks.
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