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 liver liver /ˈlɪvɝ/

adjective

  1. Having a reddish-brown color  ( liver , liver-colored [American] , liver-coloured [Canadian, British] )
    having a reddish-brown color

noun

  1. () 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  ( liver )
    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
     The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood
    The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body and is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood
  2. () Liver of an animal used as meat  ( liver )
    liver of an animal used as meat
     The liver and onions dish was a classic at the diner
    The liver and onions dish was a classic at the diner
  3. Someone who lives in a place  ( liver )
    someone who lives in a place
     A liver in cities
    a liver in cities
  4. A person who has a special life style  ( liver )
    a person who has a special life style
     A high liver
    a high liver