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bile

Syllabification: (bile)
Pronunciation: /bīl/
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Definition of bile

noun

  • 1a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder.
  • 2anger; irritability:that topic is sure to stir up plenty of bile

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, from Latin bilis

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