liverwurst
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ərˌwɜrst, -ˌwʊərst, -ˌwʊʃt noun
a sausage made with a large percentage of liver, especially one made with pork liver and pork meat.
Also called liver sausage.
Origin:
1865–70, Americanism; half translation, half adoption of German Leberwurst
1865–70, Americanism; half translation, half adoption of German Leberwurst
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liver sausage or esp (US) liverwurst (ˈlɪvəˌwɜːst) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a sausage made of or containing liver | |
| liverwurst or esp (US) liverwurst | |
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Word Origin & History
liverwurst
1869, Amer.Eng., partial translation of Ger. Leberwurst, from Leber "liver" + Wurst "sausage."
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Example sentences
Soften the liverwurst and cream cheese and mix them together with the back of a spoon.
Liverwurst, it turns out, brings the whole thing together.
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