deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
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licorice::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | glycyrrhiza glabra, liquorice |
| Type of | herb, herbaceous plant |
Examples of licorice
licorice
A dark green aromatic herb with long, slender leaves and a licorice-like flavor.
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A collage called Bassett includes the wrapper from a brand of licorice allsorts.
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It's a licorice that these power children really cannot stop themselves licking.
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It bursts with density from those supple blackberries and black licorice chews.
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Cunningham bought black licorice from a specialty licorice shop across the aisle.
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Place 3 pieces of the licorice just below each side of the nose to form whiskers.
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Well-structured flavors with notes of licorice, cacao, cherries and bilberries.
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Exempt from the candy tax are everything from Whoppers to Kit Kats to licorice.
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Tarragon is a whimsical alternative to mint, with a lingering licorice aftermath.
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- Deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
- A black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant
- Liquorice or licorice is the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra from which a sweet flavour can be extracted. The liquorice plant is a legume (related to beans and peas) that is native to southern Europe and parts of Asia. ...
- Hard Candy is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on April 25, 2008, by Warner Bros. Records. It was her final studio album with the record company, marking the end of a 25 year recording history. ...
- 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
- Treats acne, also calms allergic skin.
- A shrub native to Europe and Asia. The roots are used for candy and flavoring, and are said to be 50 times sweeter than sugar. Almost all licorice candy sold in the United States, however, is flavored with anethole, which is derived from anise (see).
- Used for its anti-irritant and for its brightening properties.
- A plant whose root provides an extract that has long been used to flavor confections and medicines. "Licorice" also refers to candy that has been flavored with licorice extract.
