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black bile in Arabic

سَوْدَاء sawdāʔ

black bile in Arabic: سَوْدَاء (sawdāʔ). In English, black bile means 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.

Arabic words for black bile

Translations
سَوْدَاء sawdāʔ

English meaning of black bile

  1. noun 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.

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Questions about black bile in Arabic

What is the meaning of black bile in Arabic?
Black bile in Arabic is سَوْدَاء (sawdāʔ).
ما معنى كلمة black bile؟
Black bile: سَوْدَاء (sawdāʔ).
What does black bile mean in English?
Black bile means 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.

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