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liver opal
nounVery Low
/ˈlɪvər ˈəʊp(ə)l/A rare and valuable type of opal distinguished by its deep, reddish-brown base colour, resembling the colour of mammalian liver. It is characterised by a rich, dark body tone that provides a striking backdrop for its play-of-colour.
liver salts
plural-nounLow
/ˈlɪvə sɔːlts/A medicinal preparation, typically a fizzy powder or tablet containing salts like sodium sulphate, used to relieve indigestion, heartburn, or a hangover.
liver sausage
nounC2
/ˈlɪvə ˈsɒsɪdʒ/A spreadable or sliceable cooked sausage made primarily from ground pig's liver and pork fat, often seasoned and sometimes smoked.
liver spots
nounMedium
/ˈlɪvə spɒts/Benign, flat, dark patches on the skin, often caused by sun exposure and common in older adults.
liver-rot
nounVery low
/ˈlɪv.ə rɒt/A fatal disease of sheep (and occasionally other animals) caused by a liver fluke parasite, leading to liver damage and wasting.
liverleaf
nounRare
/ˈlɪv.ə.liːf/A low-growing North American woodland plant (genus Hepatica) with three-lobed, often mottled leaves resembling the shape of a liver, and early spring flowers.
livermore
nounLow
/ˈlɪvəmɔː/A proper noun referring to a city in California, USA, or a surname.
livermorium
nounExtremely low
/ˌlɪvəˈmɔːriəm/A synthetic, highly radioactive chemical element with atomic number 116, symbol Lv.
liverpolitan
adjectivenounLow (extremely rare)
/ˌlɪvəˈpɒlɪtən/A native or inhabitant of the city of Liverpool, England.
liverpool
nounC1
/ˈlɪvəpuːl/A major city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, North West England, historically a major port.
liverpudlian
adjectivenounC2
/ˌlɪvəˈpʌdliən/A person who comes from or lives in Liverpool, England.
liverwort
nounLow
/ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːt/A small, non-vascular, flowerless plant of the division Marchantiophyta, typically growing in moist, shaded habitats and resembling mosses.
liverwurst
nounC1
/ˈlɪv.ə.wɜːst/A type of sausage (wurst) made primarily from liver, usually pork or calf liver, with various seasonings, typically spreadable and served cold.
livery
nounC1
/ˈlɪv.ər.i/A distinctive uniform, badge, or colour scheme worn or used by the members of a household, company, or organization to identify them.
livery colors
nounC2
/ˈlɪv.ər.i ˈkʌl.əz/The specific colors used by a person, family, or organization as a distinctive visual identifier on clothing, vehicles, or property.
livery company
nounC2
/ˈlɪv.ər.i ˌkʌm.pə.ni/One of the historic trade guilds of the City of London, originally responsible for controlling a specific craft or trade.
livery cupboard
nounVery low / Historical / Niche
/ˈlɪv.ər.i ˈkʌb.əd/A historical piece of furniture, specifically a type of cupboard used in medieval and Tudor times.
livery stable
nounlow
/ˈlɪv(ə)ri ˈsteɪbl̩/A business that houses and cares for horses for a fee, and often rents them out or provides related services such as a coach house or fodder.
liveryman
nounLow
/ˈlɪv(ə)rɪmən/A person who is a member of a livery company (a type of guild in the City of London).
lives
nounHigh
/laɪvz/ (verb), /lɪvz/ (noun)The plural form of 'life', referring to multiple existences or life experiences; also the third person singular present tense of the verb 'to live'.

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