BILE


Meaning of BILE in English

/buyl/ , n.

1. Physiol. a bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid, secreted by the liver, that aids in absorption and digestion, esp. of fats.

2. ill temper; peevishness.

3. Old Physiol. either of two humors associated with anger and gloominess. Cf. black bile, yellow bile .

[ 1655-65; bilis ]

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