choleric

English

/ˈkɒl(ə)ɹɪk/, /ˈkɑlɝɪk/, /ˈkɔl(ɘ)ɹɘk/

adj
Definitions
  • (according to theories of the four or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry.
  • Showing or expressing anger.
  • Of or relating to cholera (infectious disease).
  • (obsolete) Causing an excess of choler.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English colerik root from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰelh₃- (shine, yellow, gleam, green, glisten, flourish).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ǵʰelh₃-

Gloss

shine, yellow, gleam, green, glisten, flourish

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

黄

Emoji
🌟 ⭐️ 🌟 🌠 💡 🔦 🕯️

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