licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
ˈli-k(ə-)rish 
-k(ə-)rəs
-k(ə-)rəs
1
a
: the dried root of a European leguminous plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
also
: an extract of this used especially in medicine, liquors, and confectionery
b
: a candy flavored with licorice or a substitute (such as anise)
2
: a plant yielding licorice
also
: a related plant
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The nose offers a sweet and spicy profile with layers of caramel, spices, dark fruits, blackberry jam, and licorice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Besides nurturing native grasses and sedges, Kozlowski coaxes along several varieties of wild asters, woodland sunflowers, and herbs like wild licorice and mountain mint.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Hyaluronic acid helps smooth out fine lines while anti-inflammatory skin-brighteners licorice extract and niacinamide work to depuff bags and brighten dark circles.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Key Ingredients: Lactic acid, licorice, lemongrass, arnica, prickly pear extract, and aloe.
—Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Besides nurturing native grasses and sedges, Kozlowski coaxes along several varieties of wild asters, woodland sunflowers, and herbs like wild licorice and mountain mint.
—Susan Degrane, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
Hyaluronic acid helps smooth out fine lines while anti-inflammatory skin-brighteners licorice extract and niacinamide work to depuff bags and brighten dark circles.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Key Ingredients: Lactic acid, licorice, lemongrass, arnica, prickly pear extract, and aloe.
—Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Licorice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licorice. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
ˈlik(-ə)-rish
-rəs
-rəs
1
a
: a European plant of the legume family with spikes of blue flowers
b
: the dried root of licorice
also
: a preparation made from the root
2
: a candy flavored with licorice or a substitute (as anise)
Etymology
Middle English licorice "licorice," from early French licoris (same meaning), from Latin liquiritia (same meaning), derived from Greek glykyrrhiza, literally, "sweet root"
Medical Definition
licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
variants
or chiefly British liquorice
1
: a European leguminous plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
2
b
: an extract of glycyrrhiza commonly prepared in the form of a gummy or rubbery paste
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