First Known Use: 1547
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bile
noun \ˈbī(-ə)l\
: a yellow or greenish liquid that is made by the liver and that helps the body to digest fats
: anger or hatred
Full Definition of BILE
1
a : either of two humors associated in old physiology with irascibility and melancholy b : a yellow or greenish viscid alkaline fluid secreted by the liver and passed into the duodenum where it aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats
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Origin of BILE
Latin bilis; akin to Welsh bustl bile
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BILE Defined for Kids
bile
noun \ˈbīl\
Definition of BILE for Kids
: a thick bitter yellow or greenish fluid produced by the liver to aid in digestion of fats in the small intestine
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bile
noun \ˈbī(ə)l\
Medical Definition of BILE
1
: a yellow or greenish viscid alkaline fluid secreted by the liver and passed into the duodenum where it aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats—called also fel
2
: either of two humors associated in old physiology with irascibility and melancholy
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