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Definition of liver

liver

/ˈlɪv.ɚ/
liv · er
Plural:livers
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• noun

1

A large, lobed glandular organ in the vertebrate abdomen, involved in numerous metabolic processes, detoxification, and the production of bile.

Example

"Alcohol abuse and certain viral infections can cause severe, lasting damage to the liver."

2

The liver of an animal (such as a cow, calf, sheep, or chicken), prepared and eaten as food.

Example

"The chef prepared a classic dish of pan-seared calf's liver with caramelized onions."

3

A person who lives in a specified manner (often used with an adjective like 'fast' or 'clean').

Example

"Despite his advanced age, he remained a fast liver who enjoyed late nights and constant socializing."

• Rhymes for liver

• Nearby Words

livelong
lively
liven
liver
liveried
liverpool
liverpudlian

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'lifer', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'lever' and German 'Leber'. The noun denoting a person who lives in a specific way derives separately from the verb 'live' + '-er'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liver. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liver
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