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crapulence

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crap·u·lence  (krpy-lns)
n.
1. Sickness caused by excessive eating or drinking.
2. Excessive indulgence; intemperance.
[From crapulent, sick from gluttony, from Late Latin crpulentus, very drunk, from Latin crpula, intoxication, from Greek kraipal.]
crapu·lent adj.
crapu·lous adj.
crapulency, crapulence
excessive indulgence in food or drink.
See also: Alcohol, Food and Nutrition
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.crapulencecrapulence - the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess; "drink was his downfall"
boozing, drink, drinking, drunkenness
intemperateness, intemperance - consumption of alcoholic drinks
drinking bout - a long period of drinking


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