licorice
lic·o·rice
nounDefinition of LICORICE
1
: a European leguminous plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
2
a : glycyrrhiza 2 b : an extract of glycyrrhiza commonly prepared in the form of a gummy or rubbery paste
Variants of LICORICE
lic·o·rice or chiefly British li·quo·rice \ˈlik(-ə)-rish, -rəs\ (audio pronunciation) (audio pronunciation)
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