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The definition of bilious is something relating to bile or the liver, or someone who has a bad temper.

(adjective)

An example of bilious is liver disease.

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See bilious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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

Origin: Fr bilieux < L biliosus < bilis, bile

Related Forms:

biliously adverb
biliousness noun

See bilious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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.

Related Forms:

bilˈious·ly adverb

bilˈious·ness noun

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