livers and lights
The phrase "livers and lights" is chiefly British and refers to animal organs, commonly used in cooking and pet food.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(british, informal)The internal organs of an animal, especially the liver and lungs, used as food.
Example
- The butcher sold livers and lights for making traditional dishes.
- Pet food often includes livers and lights as ingredients.
C1Anatomy
(technical)The internal organs of an animal, particularly focusing on the liver and lungs.
Example
- In anatomy class, we studied the livers and lights of various mammals.
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