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1. liver
noun. ['ˈlɪvɝ'] large and complicated reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity; secretes bile and functions in metabolism of protein and carbohydrate and fat; synthesizes substances involved in the clotting of the blood; synthesizes vitamin A; detoxifies poisonous substances and breaks down worn-out erythrocytes.
Etymology
- liver (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lifer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- live (English)
- liven (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. free-liver
noun. someone who gratifies physical appetites (especially for food and drink) with more than the usual freedom.
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4. liver
noun. ['ˈlɪvɝ'] liver of an animal used as meat.
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Etymology
- liver (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lifer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- live (English)
- liven (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. liver
noun. ['ˈlɪvɝ'] a person who has a special life style.
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Etymology
- liver (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lifer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- live (English)
- liven (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. liver
noun. ['ˈlɪvɝ'] someone who lives in a place.
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Etymology
- liver (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lifer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- live (English)
- liven (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. liver
adjective. ['ˈlɪvɝ'] having a reddish-brown color.
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Etymology
- liver (English)
- -er (English)
- -er (Middle English (1100-1500))
- lifer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- live (English)
- liven (Middle English (1100-1500))