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liver

/ˈlɪvə/ /ˈlɪvɚ/ /ˈlɪvə(ɹ)/

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noun

Leber

A large organ in the body that stores and metabolizes nutrients, destroys toxins and produces bile. It is responsible for thousands of biochemical reactions.

Examples :

"Steve Jobs is a famous liver transplant recipient."

Steve Jobs ist ein berühmter Lebertransplantations-Empfänger.

organ anatomy physiology medicine body biology biochemistry science

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noun

Leber

This organ, as taken from animals used as food.

Examples :

"The butcher displayed a fresh liver from the pig at the market. "

Der Metzger stellte auf dem Markt eine frische Leber vom Schwein aus.

food animal organ anatomy biology

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noun

Leberfarben, leberbraun

A dark brown colour, tinted with red and gray, like the colour of liver.

Examples :

"The antique map had a liver-colored border. "

Die antike Karte hatte einen leberfarbenen Rand.

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adjective

Leberfarben, leberbraun

Of the colour of liver (dark brown, tinted with red and gray).

Examples :

"The old, worn leather chair had a liver-colored stain on its seat. "

Der alte, abgenutzte Ledersessel hatte einen leberfarbenen Fleck auf seinem Sitz.

color appearance

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noun

Lebender, Bewohner

Someone who lives (usually in a specified way).

Examples :

"My younger brother is a good liver; he always studies hard for school. "

Mein jüngerer Bruder ist ein fleißiger Bewohner; er lernt immer fleißig für die Schule.

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