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Definition of Black bile
1. Noun. A humor that was once believed to be secreted by the kidneys or spleen and to cause sadness and melancholy.
Exact synonyms: Melancholy
Generic synonyms: Bodily Fluid, Body Fluid, Humor, Humour, Liquid Body Substance
Generic synonyms: Bodily Fluid, Body Fluid, Humor, Humour, Liquid Body Substance
Definition of Black bile
1. Noun. 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. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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