"liver" meaning in English

See liver in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈlɪvə/ [UK], /ˈlɪvɚ/ [US] Audio: en-us-liver.ogg [US] Forms: liver [singular], livers [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A large organ in the body that makes bile, and controls chemicals in the blood.
    Sense id: simple-liver-en-noun-Fcwh6QW-
  2. An organ used for food.
    Sense id: simple-liver-en-noun-aJCc5c-9
  3. The colour of the liver, a dark brown.
    Sense id: simple-liver-en-noun-lf8YkmZE
     
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