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

liver of an animal used as meat

a person who has a special life style; a high liver'

someone who lives in a place; a liver in cities'

having a reddish-brown color

[ Syn: liver-colored ]