liverworts
|liv-er-worts|
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/ˈlɪvərˌwɔrts/
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/ˈlɪvəˌwɔːts/
(liverwort)
non-vascular plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'liverwort' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'lifer' meaning 'liver' and 'wyrt' meaning 'plant'.
Historical Evolution
'liferwyrt' transformed into the Middle English word 'liverwort', and eventually became the modern English word 'liverwort'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to plants believed to cure liver ailments, but now it refers to a type of bryophyte.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, non-vascular plant belonging to the division Marchantiophyta, often found in moist habitats.
Liverworts are often found growing on damp rocks and soil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/17 18:39