Liver Definition
lĭvər
noun
The largest glandular organ in vertebrate animals, located in the upper or anterior part of the abdomen: it secretes bile, has an important function in the storage and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, and helps detoxify many poisonous substances that may be ingested.
Webster's New World
A similar organ or tissue in invertebrate animals.
Webster's New World
The liver of cattle, fowl, etc., used as food.
Webster's New World
The reddish-brown color of liver.
Webster's New World
A dark reddish brown.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- vital part
- glandular organ
- innard
adjective
Made of or flavored with liver.
Liver pâté.
American Heritage
Of a dark reddish brown.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- liver-colored
Other Word Forms of Liver
Noun
Singular:
liver
Plural:
liversOrigin of Liver
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Old English lifer, from Proto-Germanic *librō. Cognate with Dutch lever, German Leber, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish lever (the last three from Old Norse lifr).
From Wiktionary
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Middle English from Old English lifer leip- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From live +"Ž -er.
From Wiktionary
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live (adjective) + -(e)r.
From Wiktionary
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