Liver (Noun)
Meaning 1
Liver of an animal used as meat.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The recipe called for calves' liver, which was sliced thin and sautéed with onions and mushrooms.
- Fried liver and onions was a classic comfort food dish that many people enjoyed.
- In some cultures, goat liver is considered a delicacy and is often served as a special occasion dish.
- Chicken liver pâté was a popular appetizer at the fancy restaurant, served with crackers and garnished with fresh herbs.
- The butcher recommended using beef liver to make a hearty and flavorful stew that would warm up the family on a cold winter night.
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Meaning 2
Someone who lives in a place; "a liver in cities".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 4
A person who has a special life style; "a high liver".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.