biliary Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈbi-lē-ˌer-ē
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Biliary as an Adjective
1
of, relating to, or conveying bile
2
affecting the bile-conveying structures
3
Of or pertaining to bile or the bile duct
Word Forms & Grammar
biliary
biliary (not comparable)
Origin of Biliary
Origin 1: French biliare, from Latin bilis
Origin 2: From French biliaire.
First Known Use
1661
Quick Facts About Biliary
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbi-lē-ˌer-ē/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Meaning | of, relating to, or conveying bile |
| First known use | 1661 |
Biliary Pronunciation
Biliary is pronounced /ˈbi-lē-ˌer-ē/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bi).