The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #71714   Message #1228478
Posted By: Bee-dubya-ell
18-Jul-04 - 06:51 PM
Thread Name: BS: Word for the Day
Subject: RE: BS: Word for the Day
Well, I think the word for the day should be "bilious". No particular reason. I just like it.


Main Entry: bil·ious
Pronunciation: 'bil-y&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle French bilieux, from Latin biliosus, from bilis
Date: 1541
1 a : of or relating to bile b : marked by or suffering from liver dysfunction and especially excessive secretion of bile c : appearing as if affected by a bilious disorder
2 : of or indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition
- bil·ious·ly adverb
- bil·ious·ness noun