Word Of The Day

Bilious:

1. a biology : of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile 1b)
   b biology : marked by or suffering from liver dysfunction and especially excessive secretion of bile • a bilious attack • a bilious patient
   c : appearing as if affected by a bilious disorder • a sickly bilious face
2. : of or indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition • bilious commentary • her bilious humor
3. : sickeningly unpleasant • the bilious weather
   • with clapboards painted red and bilious yellow —Sinclair Lewis

[Merriam-Webster]

My Arts Editor’s opinion of the inside of a holiday envelope: “Oh, it’s a bilious green!” I thought it was rather harmless.