licorice

lic·o·rice

noun

Definition 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\