liver
8 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #3,669
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Definitions
noun
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
adjective
having a reddish-brown color
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/lˈɪvɝː/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural livers
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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Crossword clues
- “A color” wd-fact
- “A very large glandular and vascular organ in the visceral cavity of all vertebrates.” web-def
- “Foie gras is a French delicacy typically made from what part of a duck or goose” otdb
- “having a reddish-brown color” wn-def
- “The glossy ibis (Ibis falcinellus); -- said to have given its name to the city of Liverpool.” web-def