(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.

In a choleric manner.

plural of choleric

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

plural of choler

inoculation with cholera

(dated) Infected with cholera.

In a choleric manner; angrily.