adj
bilious
Bilious (adj) means of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile.
adj
1
Of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile.
2
Resembling bile, especially in color.
3
Suffering from real or supposed liver disorder, especially excessive secretions of bile.
4
Peevishly ill-humored, irritable or bad tempered; irascible.
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Etymology
From French bilieux, from Latin bīliōsus (“full of bile”), from bīlis (“bile”) + -ōsus (“full of”).
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What is the meaning of bilious?
"bilious" (adj) means of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile.
What are the different meanings of bilious?
"bilious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Of or pertaining to something containing or consisting of bile; 2. Resembling bile, especially in color; 3. Suffering from real or supposed liver disorder, especially excessive secretions of bile.