Licorice
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Licorice is a noun meaning (countable) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
Meaning
(countable) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.
- (countable and uncountable) A black color, named after the licorice.
- (uncountable, chemistry) A flavoring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.
- (uncountable) A supposed aphrodisiac made in the past from dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza echinata.
Word Forms
- licorices
Synonyms for licorice
Depending on context, synonyms include sugarallie, liquorice.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liquorice, glycyrrhiza, lycoris, ginger, lonicera, clitoria.
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