liverleaf

[liv-er-leef]

noun

plural

liverleaves 

1. hepatica.

Word History and Origins

Origin of liverleaf¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; liver ¹ + leaf

Example Sentences

The liverleaf put forth her sister blooms Of faintest blue.

From Project Gutenberg

In the woods the liverleaf and arbutus had just opened doubtingly; and in the little pools great masses of frogs' spawn, with a milky tinge, were deposited.

From Project Gutenberg