liver
Translation
liver
Examples
The liver is a vital organ.
The liver is a vital organ.
He enjoys eating liver and onions.
He enjoys eating liver and onions.
Grammar Patterns
((liver)) the organ in the body The liver is a vital organ.
((liver)) the organ used as food He enjoys eating liver and onions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (organ) none; (food) offal
Etymology
From Old English 'lifer'. It's related to the verb 'to live' because it was seen as a vital organ for life.
Memory Tips
The organ that helps you 'live' is your 'liver'. The words are closely related in sound and origin.