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black bile in Persian

سودا sowdâ

black bile in Persian: سودا (sowdâ), گش سیاه (goš-e siyâh). 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.

Persian words for black bile

Translations
سودا sowdâ, گش سیاه goš-e siyâh

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 Persian

What is the meaning of black bile in Persian?
Black bile in Persian is سودا (sowdâ), گش سیاه (goš-e siyâh).
معنی black bile چیست؟
Black bile: سودا (sowdâ), گش سیاه (goš-e siyâh).
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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