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1. (noun) liver
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

2. (noun) liver
liver of an animal used as meat

3. (noun) liver
a person who has a special life style
"a high liver"

4. (noun) liver
someone who lives in a place
"a liver in cities"

5. (adj) liver-colored, liver
having a reddish-brown color

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