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Licorice

/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

📖 Definitions of "Licorice"

noun
  1. 1

    The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

  2. 2

    A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

  3. 3

    A black colour, named after the licorice.

  4. 4

    A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

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