liquorice

noun

Meaning

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.
A black colour, named after the licorice.
A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

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Related words

licorice(English)glycyrrhiza glabra(English)salty liquorice(English)sugarallie(English)illitisation(English)sugarally(English)sugarolly(English)sugarellie(English)aniseed(English)candies(English)menthol(English)anise(English)

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