lyverwort

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English liferwyrt; equivalent to lyvere (“liver”) +‎ wort (“plant”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlivərwurt/, /ˈlivrəwurt/, /ˈleːvərwurt/

Noun

lyverwort (uncountable)

  1. Umbrella liverwort or a similar plant.

Descendants

  • English: liverwort

References

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