n. | 1. | (Bot.) A plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (Glycyrrhiza glabra), the root of which abounds with a sweet juice, and is much used in demulcent compositions. | ||||||||||||||||||||
2. | The inspissated juice of licorice root, used as a confection and for medicinal purposes.
|
Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: Glycyrrhiza glabra, liquorice |
2. | licorice - a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant Synonyms: liquorice |