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liverleaf

American  
[liv-er-leef] / ˈlɪv ərˌlif /

noun

plural

liverleaves

  1. hepatica.

Etymology

Origin of liverleaf

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

Example Sentences

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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 Winter Sunshine by Burroughs, John

The liverleaf put forth her sister blooms Of faintest blue.

From Poems by Bryant, William Cullen

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