Definition of Drapetomania

1. Noun. (dated) an overwhelming urge to run away (from home, a bad situation, responsibility, etc.) ¹

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Medical Definition of Drapetomania

1. An uncontrollable desire to run away from home. Origin: G. Drapetes, runaway, + mania, insanity (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Drapetomania

drape
drapeabilities
drapeability
drapeable
draped
drapelike
draper
draper's
draperied
draperies
drapers
drapery
draperylike
drapes
drapet
drapetomania (current term)
drapets
drapey
drapier
drapiers
draping
drapings
drapped
drappie
drappies
drapping
drappy
draps
drapur
drash syndrome

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