licorice

noun

lic·o·rice ˈli-k(ə-)rish How to pronounce licorice (audio)

-k(ə-)rəs

: 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

: a candy flavored with licorice or a substitute (such as anise)

: a plant yielding licorice

also : a related plant

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web If your love of food extends to an interest in the history and science of everything from the humble potato to a soothing cup of tea to ever-polarizing licorice, then this podcast is for you.

Simon Hill, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Candy Funhouse, an online retailer of confectionery treats from chocolate bars to gummies and licorice, is hiring for a $78,000 a year ($100,000 Canadian), work-from-home job as its Chief Candy Officer.

Alexandra Peers, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Entrees include pasta with amatriciana sauce, tuna and licorice; or sea bass with pea cream, cocoa beans, strawberries and ginger beer.

Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 One of her flavors, George said, was a black licorice cake.

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2022 It’s Casamara Club Como, a stunning combination of sparkling water infused with orange, chamomile, peppermint, licorice root, grapefruit, juniper, clove, and cardamom with a touch of orange blossom honey and sea salt.

Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Eleven different botanicals are macerated in the spirit for flavor: juniper, angelica root, cardamon, cassia bark, clove, coriander, hyssop, licorice root, lemon verbena, sweet orange peel and bitter orange extract.

Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 This serum goes a step further with white shiitake mushroom and licorice root extract to specifically target stubborn dark spots.

Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022 Baked apples attempt to rein in a combination of caramel, roasted jackfruit, and plenty of licorice.

Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 28 June 2022 See More

单词	licorice
释义	licorice noun lic·o·rice ˈli-k(ə-)rish -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 Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web If your love of food extends to an interest in the history and science of everything from the humble potato to a soothing cup of tea to ever-polarizing licorice, then this podcast is for you. Simon Hill, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 Candy Funhouse, an online retailer of confectionery treats from chocolate bars to gummies and licorice, is hiring for a $78,000 a year ($100,000 Canadian), work-from-home job as its Chief Candy Officer. Alexandra Peers, CNN, 1 Aug. 2022 Entrees include pasta with amatriciana sauce, tuna and licorice; or sea bass with pea cream, cocoa beans, strawberries and ginger beer. Catherine Sabino, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 One of her flavors, George said, was a black licorice cake. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 July 2022 It’s Casamara Club Como, a stunning combination of sparkling water infused with orange, chamomile, peppermint, licorice root, grapefruit, juniper, clove, and cardamom with a touch of orange blossom honey and sea salt. Tamar Adler, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2022 Eleven different botanicals are macerated in the spirit for flavor: juniper, angelica root, cardamon, cassia bark, clove, coriander, hyssop, licorice root, lemon verbena, sweet orange peel and bitter orange extract. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2022 This serum goes a step further with white shiitake mushroom and licorice root extract to specifically target stubborn dark spots. Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 30 June 2022 Baked apples attempt to rein in a combination of caramel, roasted jackfruit, and plenty of licorice. Felipe Schrieberg, Forbes, 28 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English licorice, from Anglo-French licoris, from Late Latin liquiritia, alteration of Latin glycyrrhiza, from Greek glykyrrhiza, from glykys sweet + rhiza root — more at dulcet, root First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing licorice Indian licorice Indian licorice Kids Definition licorice noun lic·o·rice ˈli-kə-rish -rəs 1 : the dried root of a European plant or a juice from it used in medicine and in candy 2 : candy flavored with licorice Medical Definition licorice noun lic·o·rice variants or chiefly British liquorice ˈlik(-ə)-rish -rəs 1 : a European leguminous plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers 2 a : glycyrrhiza sense 2 b : an extract of glycyrrhiza commonly prepared in the form of a gummy or rubbery paste
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licorice

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