liver

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈlɪvə/
/ˈlɪvɚ/
/ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.

Example Sentences
  • Steve Jobs is a famous liver transplant recipient.
2 Definition

This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

Example Sentences
  • I'd like some goose liver pate.
3 Definition

A dark brown colour, tinted with red and gray, like the colour of liver.

4 Definition

Someone who lives (usually in a specified way).

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of the colour of liver (dark brown, tinted with red and gray).