Anger or irritability. / One of the four humours of ancient physiology, also known as yellow bile.

(according to theories of the four humours or temperaments) Having a temperament characterized by an excess of choler; easily becoming angry. / Showing or expressing anger.

A person with a choleric temperament. / A person suffering from cholera (infectious disease).

The state or quality of being choleric.

plural of choler

inoculation with cholera

In a choleric manner.

(dated) Infected with cholera.

plural of choleric

(pathology) Any of several acute infectious diseases of humans and domestic animals, caused by certain strains of the Vibrio cholerae bacterium through ingestion of contaminated water or food, usually marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and dehydration.