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bile

/baɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does bile mean?

noun

A bitter, yellowish-green fluid produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, which aids in digestion. It is also used figuratively to describe a bitter or resentful feeling.

Example

"The patient's bile turned green after eating the spoiled food."

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