Complete Definition of "black bile"

English
Noun
black bile

  1. One of the four humours of ancient and mediaeval physiology, that was believed to be secreted by the kidneys and spleen and to cause melancholy and sadness when present in excess.

Synonyms
atrabile
melancholy

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