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non-bilious

non--bil·ious
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te bil-yuh s]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈbɪl yəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nohn ohb-stahn-te bil-yuh s]
    • /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈbɪl yəs/

Definitions of non-bilious word

  • adjective non-bilious Physiology, Pathology. pertaining to bile or to an excess secretion of bile. 1
  • adjective non-bilious Pathology. suffering from, caused by, or attended by trouble with the bile or liver. 1
  • adjective non-bilious peevish; irritable; cranky. 1
  • adjective non-bilious extremely unpleasant or distasteful: a long scarf of bright, bilious green. 1

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Origin of non-bilious

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Latin word bīliōsus, dating back to 1535-45. See bile, -ous

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Parts of speech for Non-bilious

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

non-bilious popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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