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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liquorice::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | glycyrrhiza glabra, licorice |
| Type of | herb, herbaceous plant |
Examples of liquorice
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Try liquorice tea, a great source of natural energy and a substitute for coffee.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Couldn't taste the liquorice at all, but there was a faint hint of blackcurrant.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
With ice, it is noticeably sharper, with hints of liquorice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
From the nzherald.co.nz
Soak up the alcohol with gourmet comfort food, including liquorice-flavoured chips.
From the telegraph.co.uk
The liquorice extract is one of many candidate compounds being tested against SARS.
From the nature.com
What you're looking for is products containing liquorice extract or liquorice root.
From the smh.com.au
A gel with 2 per cent liquorice worked better than a gel with 1 per cent liquorice.
From the smh.com.au
Wenison with black sausage, celeriac and parsnip puree, beetroot and liquorice root.
From the canberratimes.com.au
A friend rang me after Newsnight one evening to ask if I had any liquorice.
From the telegraph.co.uk
- Licorice: 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
- Licorice: 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. ...
- A leguminous plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra, from which a sweet black liquor is extracted and used as a confection and in medicine; a type of confection made from liquorice extract
- Liquorice affects the endocrine system and liver, amongst other organs. As an anti-hepatotoxic it can be effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. ...
- Treats acne, also calms allergic skin.
- A term used to describe the concentrated flavor from rich sweet wines such as those of Monbazillac AOC which are produced by botrytized grapes.
