Melancholia

mel-an-koTf-a, n. (Pathol.) Mental un- soundne characterized by depre ion of spirits, unfounded fears, and brooding over one particular subject: often attends disorders of the liver and digestive organs. [L. and Gr., Gr. melas, black Skr. mala, dirty, malina, black), and chole, bile gall, q. v.).] — Mel'ancholy, -kol-T, n. A gloomy state of mind; dejection of spirits. — a. Depre ed in spirits; causing dejection; sad: unhappy; hypochondriac doleful dismal; afflictive. [OF. melancholies — Mel'anchol'ie, a. Given to, etc.— MeKanchoFine , n. Melange, Mel^e, MeU. See under Meddle.