'Choleric temperament' definitions:

Definition of 'Choleric temperament'

From: GCIDE
  • Choleric \Chol"er*ic\, a. [L. cholericus, Gr. ?: cf. F. chol['e]rique.]
  • 1. Abounding with, or producing choler, or bile. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Easily irritated; irascible; inclined to anger. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Angry; indicating anger; excited by anger. "Choleric speech." --Sir W. Raleigh. [1913 Webster]
  • Choleric temperament, the bilious temperament. [1913 Webster]