DYSPEPTIC

atrabilious, bilious, dyspeptic, liverish

(adjective) irritable as if suffering from indigestion

dyspeptic

(adjective) suffering from dyspepsia

dyspeptic

(noun) a person suffering from indigestion

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dyspeptic (comparative more dyspeptic, superlative most dyspeptic)

(pathology, not comparable) Of, relating to, or having dyspepsia or indigestion.

(figuratively, comparable) Irritable or morose.

Synonyms: bad-tempered, bilious, irritable, morose

Noun

dyspeptic (plural dyspeptics)

A dyspeptic person.

Source: Wiktionary


Dys*pep"tic, Dys*pep"tic*al, a.

Definition: Pertaining to dyspepsia; having dyspepsia; as, a dyspeptic or dyspeptical symptom.

Dys*pep"tic, n.

Definition: A person afflicted with dyspepsia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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