yellow bile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the liver and to cause irascibility, anger, and bad temper when present in excess.

Word forms

yellow bile

Synonyms

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