atrabilarian Meaning, Definition & Usage

At`ra*bi*la"ri*an, At`ra*bi*la"ri*ous adjective (Also<

• Atrabilarian
• Atrabilarious

)

Etymology

LL. atrabilarius, fr. L. atra bilis black bile: cf. F. atrabilaire, fr. atrabile.

Definitions

1. Affected with melancholy; atrabilious. Arbuthnot.

At`ra*bi*la"ri*an noun

Definitions

1. A person much given to melancholy; a hypochondriac. I. Disraeli.