| n. | 1. | (Bot.) A genus of papilionaceous herbaceous plants, one species of which (G. glabra), is the licorice plant, the roots of which have a bittersweet mucilaginous taste. |
| 2. | (Med.) The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc. |
| Noun | 1. | Glycyrrhiza - sticky perennial Eurasian herbs Synonyms: genus Glycyrrhiza |