bilious
adjective
- of the bile
- having or resulting from some ailment of the bile or the liver
- having the appearance of one who has such an ailment
- bad-tempered; cross
See bilious in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(bĭlˈyəs)
adjective- Of, relating to, or containing bile; biliary.
a. Characterized by an excess secretion of bile.
b. Relating to, characterized by, or experiencing gastric distress caused by a disorder of the liver or gallbladder.
c. Appearing as if affected by such a disorder; sickly.
- Resembling bile, especially in color: a bilious green.
- Having a peevish disposition; ill-humored.
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