licorice
English
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Etymology
From Old French licoresse, from Late Latin liquiritia, alteration of Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukúrrhiza): γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + ῥίζα (rhíza, “root”).
Pronunciation
Noun
licorice (usually uncountable, plural licorices)
- (countable) The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
- (uncountable) A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.
- (countable and uncountable) A black colour, named after the licorice.
- licorice colour:
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Derived terms
Derived terms
- Indian licorice
- licorice allsorts
- licorice extract
- licorice root
- red licorice
Related terms
Related terms
- crab’s eye
- Pontefract cake
- rosary pea
- sambuca
Translations
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confection
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