licorice Meaning & Definition
What Does Licorice Mean?
Licorice is a noun that means A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota. It can also mean A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.
Licorice in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | liquorice, glycyrrhiza glabra and sugarallie |
| Plural | licorices |
Licorice Definition (Noun)
- A plant of species 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.
- A black color, named after the licorice.
licorice:
- A flavoring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.
- A supposed aphrodisiac made in the past from dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza echinata.
- An attractive woman.
Noun
- The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
- A black colour, named after the licorice.
- A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.
Synonyms of Licorice
Licorice synonyms and antonyms →Licorice in a Sentence
licorice:
Word Forms & Grammar
licorice (usually uncountable, plural licorices)
Origin of Licorice
From Middle English lycorys, from Old French licoresse, from Late Latin liquiritia, alteration of Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukúrrhiza): γλυκύς (glukús, “sweet”) + ῥίζα (rhíza, “root”) (English glucose, English rhizome). Doublet of glycyrrhiza.
Pronouncing Licorice
You say licorice as /ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (lɪ).
Quick Answers About Licorice
What part of speech is licorice?
Licorice is a noun.
What is another word for licorice?
Words with a similar meaning to licorice include liquorice, glycyrrhiza glabra and sugarallie. See the full list of licorice synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of licorice?
The plural of licorice is licorices.