liverwurst

noun

liv·er·wurst | \ ˈli-vər-ˌwərst ;

ˈli-və- also -ˌvu̇(r)st , sometimes -ˌvu̇sht \

Definition of liverwurst

: a large, creamy to firm cooked sausage containing ground pork liver usually mixed with pork or other meat and spices : liver sausage

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As the neighborhood changed around the restaurant, Langer’s stopped selling items such as baloney and liverwurst. — Samantha Masunaga, latimes.com, "Norm Langer guides Langer's Deli through changing tastes," 14 Apr. 2018

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liverwurst

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English Language Learners Definition of liverwurst

: a type of soft sausage made chiefly of cooked liver

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