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bile
Definitions
(2)
1
noun
A
bitter
,
greenish-brown
fluid
produced
by
the
liver
and
stored
in
the
gallbladder
,
which
aids
in
the
digestion
of
fats
.
The
doctor
explained
that
bile
helps
break
down
fats
in
the
digestive
system
.
After
eating
a
fatty
meal
,
the
body
releases
bile
to
aid
digestion
.
Gallstones
can
block
the
flow
of
bile
,
causing
pain
and
discomfort
.
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2
noun
Anger
or
bitterness
,
often
used
to
describe
a
person's
mood
or
tone
.
His
words
were
filled
with
bile
,
showing
his
deep
resentment
.
She
couldn't
hide
the
bile
in
her
voice
when
talking
about
her
rival
.
The
debate
turned
sour
,
with
bile
and
accusations
flying
from
both
sides
.
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Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
bilis
Originally meant
bile, anger
Background
The word 'bile' comes from the Latin 'bilis', which referred to both the bodily fluid and the emotion of anger. In ancient times, it was believed that an excess of bile in the body could cause a person to become irritable or angry.