melancholia
mel·an·cho·lia
noun \ˌme-lən-ˈkō-lē-ə\Definition of MELANCHOLIA
: a mental condition and especially a manic-depressive condition characterized by extreme depression, bodily complaints, and often hallucinations and delusions
— mel·an·cho·li·ac \-lē-ˌak\ noun
See Origin of MELANCHOLIA
New Latin, from Late Latin, melancholy
First Known Use: 1607
Learn More About MELANCHOLIA
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: melancholic
Previous Word in the Dictionary: melan-
All Words Near: melancholia
Previous Word in the Dictionary: melan-
All Words Near: melancholia
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up melancholia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
