[f. CHINA1 3 + MANIA.] A mania or extravagant fancy for the collection of (old) china. Hence China-maniac.
1875. All Y. Round, XIV. 10. Like other mild forms of insanity, Chinamania has its peculiar phases.
1884. Sat. Rev., 7 June, 736/2. As a China-maniac fondles Nankin porcelain.
1886. Daily Tel., 30 March, 5/2. Sense and scholarship necessary to the making of a successful Chinamaniac.
