liver
UK: ˈlɪvə | US: ˈlɪvər
n. 1. A large organ in vertebrates involved in detoxification, protein synthesis, and other metabolic processes.
n. 2. (Archaic) One who lives or resides in a specified place (e.g., "a liver in the city").
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The word "liver" traces back to Old English lifer, derived from Proto-Germanic librn, which likely shares roots with words meaning "to live" (e.g., Old English libban). This reflects the organ's vital role in sustaining life. The archaic sense ("one who lives") stems from the same root but fell out of common usage by the 17th century.
The liver filters toxins from the bloodstream.
Excessive alcohol consumption can damage your liver.
(Archaic) "He was a liver in London for twenty years."
Surgeons successfully transplanted a healthy liver into the patient.
The recipe calls for chicken liver pâté.