choleric temperament

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Choleric \Chol"er*ic\, a. [L. cholericus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
   chol['e]rique.]
   1. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile. --Dryden.
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   2. Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger.
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   3. Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. "Choleric
      speech." --Sir W. Raleigh.
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   {Choleric temperament}, the bilious temperament.
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