bile
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/baɪl/
bitter fluid
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bile' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'bilis,' where 'bilis' meant 'bile or gall.'
Historical Evolution
'bilis' transformed into the Old French word 'bile,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bile' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bile or gall,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a bitter, greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
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Noun 2
anger or bitterness of spirit.
His words were filled with bile and resentment.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 04:56