liver spots

[ liv-er ]

/ ˈlɪv ər /

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noun Pathology.

a form of chloasma in which irregularly shaped light-brown spots occur on the skin.

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Origin of liver spots

First recorded in 1880–85

Words nearby liver spots

Liverpool, Liverpudlian, liver-rot, liver salts, liver sausage, liver spots, liverwort, liverwurst, livery, livery colors, livery company

How to use liver spots in a sentence

These patches are known popularly as liver spots or in medical language as chloasma.
Woman|William J. Robinson
"Liver spots" or "meat spots" are detached folds from the walls of the oviduct.
The Dollar Hen|Milo M. Hastings
Have it any way you please; I suppose you will be claiming next that I am suffering with liver spots.
Our Young Aeroplane Scouts in Germany|Horace Porter
He was a big white spaniel, with liver spots, and handsome brown ears.
My Private Menagerie|Theophile Gautier

And freckles and liver spots on his hands and face, well, he certain sure is a handsome creature.
Nan Sherwood at Pine Camp|Annie Roe Carr