liver
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7.4
- adjective
- /ˈlɪvər/
- The dog's fur was a rich liver shade, making it stand out at the show.
Examples
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The artist chose a liver tone for the horse's coat in her painting.
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She wore a dress in a beautiful liver shade.
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She wore a liver colored dress that complemented her complexion.
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The walls were painted a rich liver color.
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She wore a liver colored dress that complemented her complexion.
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The artist chose a liver tone for the horse's coat in her painting.
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The walls were painted a rich liver color.
Synonyms
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1.0
Having a medium to dark color like wood or tanned skin
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2.1
A brown color with a hint of red
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1.0
A brown color with a touch of red
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6.5
A reddish-brown color like the fur of some dogs
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2.8
A brown color with a red tint like old metal left outside
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8.6
Having a brown coat or feathers
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2.5
A brown color with a red-orange tone
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8.1
A horse coat that is a solid dark reddish brown
Compounds
- Specialized
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2.7
A serious liver disease in which cells grow too fast and form a harmful lump
- Specialized
3
5.6
A long-term disease where the liver becomes scarred and does not work well
- Specialized
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3.8
A condition where extra fat builds up in the liver and can make it not work well
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2.9
Oil from the livers of cod and similar fish that people take to get vitamins A and D
- Specialized
1
7.5
An illness of the liver in animals like sheep or cattle caused by small flat worms
- Specialized
1
7.5
An oil made from shark livers that people use as a health supplement and to soften leather
- Specialized
A small blood vessel at the center of a liver lobule that collects blood and sends it to larger veins
How Brown
Surface Forms
Etymology
Liver as a color comes from the look of the organ itself, so the adjective describes a brownish-red shade that is 'like' the liver, which is why people use liver to name that particular tone.