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liverwort
noun liv·er·wort \ˈli-vər-ˌwərt, -ˌwȯrt\
Definition of LIVERWORT
1
: any of a class (Hepaticae) of bryophytic plants characterized by a thalloid gametophyte or sometimes an upright leafy gametophyte that resembles a moss
2
: hepatica
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First Known Use of LIVERWORT
before 12th century
Rhymes with LIVERWORT
ambivert, bladderwort, bloody shirt, body shirt, butterwort, controvert, disconcert, extrovert, feverwort, hobble skirt, in concert, inexpert, introvert, malapert, miniskirt, mitrewort, moneywort, overshirt, overskirt, pennywort, polo shirt, red alert, Saint-John's-wort, spiderwort, tail covert, thoroughwort, undershirt, underskirt, wing covert
LIVERWORT Defined for Kids
liverwort
noun liv·er·wort \ˈli-vər-ˌwərt, -ˌwȯrt\
Definition of LIVERWORT for Kids
: a flowerless plant that resembles a moss
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