black bile

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

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.

Έννοιες

μαύρη χολή

Μεταφράσεις

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Calque of Latin ātra bīlis, itself a calque of Ancient Greek μελαγχολία (melankholía).

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