licorice
/'likəris/ Cách viết khác : (licorice) /'likəris/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A confection: A black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant.
- A plant: A deep-rooted, coarse-textured plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) native to the Mediterranean region, having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves, widely cultivated for its long, thick, sweet roots.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Confection):
- He bought a bag of black licorice from the candy store.
- Some people love the strong, unique taste of licorice.
- Noun (Plant):
- The licorice plant is harvested for its root, which is used as a sweetener and flavoring.
- Licorice has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
Advanced Usage
- "Licorice root": Refers specifically to the dried root of the licorice plant, often used in teas, extracts, or as a herbal supplement.
- She brewed a tea from licorice root to soothe her throat.
- "Licorice flavor/flavored": Describes a taste or product that has the characteristic flavor of licorice.
- This soda has a distinct licorice flavor.
Variants and Related Words
- Liquorice: An alternative, chiefly British, spelling for "licorice." The meaning is identical.
- Glycyrrhiza: The scientific genus name for the licorice plant.
- Glycyrrhizin: The primary sweet-tasting compound found in licorice root.
Synonyms
- Sweet root: (For the plant/root, informal)
- Black candy: (For the confection, descriptive)
Related Phrases
- Licorice stick: (Slang, historical) Occasionally used as slang for a clarinet, due to its dark color.
- He's a master of the licorice stick.
- Licorice allsorts: A specific type of British confection consisting of licorice combined with other flavored layers and coatings.
- My favorite childhood treat was a box of licorice allsorts.
Noun
- a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant
- 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