halibut-liver oil

noun

hal·​i·​but-liv·​er oil ˈhal-ə-bət-ˌliv-ər-, ˈhäl- How to pronounce halibut-liver oil (audio)
: a yellowish to brownish fatty oil from the liver of the halibut used chiefly as a source of vitamin A

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“Halibut-liver oil.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/halibut-liver%20oil. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.

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