Main Entry: lic·o·rice

Variant(s): or chiefly British li·quo·rice \ˈlik(-ə)-rish, -rəs\

Function: noun

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