glycyrrhiza

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any legume (such as liquorice) of the genus Glycyrrhiza.

Word forms

glycyrrhiza glycyrrhizas

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukúrrhiza, “sweet root, licorice”). Doublet of licorice.

Derived words

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