'choleric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kholē,' where 'kholē' meant 'bile' or 'anger.'

'kholē' transformed into the Latin word 'cholēricus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'choleric' through Old French 'colerique.'

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to bile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'easily angered.'