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Definitions of lever

noun
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
noun
someone who lives in a place

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bewoner, ingezetene, inwoner
a person who inhabits a particular place
noun
liver of an animal used as meat

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kalfslever
liver of a calf used as meat

kippelever, kippenlever
liver of a chicken used as meat

ganzelever, ganzenlever
liver of a goose used as meat

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