licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
| \ ˈli-k(ə-)rish
, -k(ə-)rəs
\
, -k(ə-)rəs
\
Definition of licorice
1a
: the dried root of a European leguminous plant (Glycyrrhiza glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
also
: an extract of this used especially in medicine, liquors, and confectionery
b
: a candy flavored with licorice or a substitute (such as anise)
2
: a plant yielding licorice
also
: a related plant
Examples of licorice in a Sentence
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Further south, Scandinavian Specialities has been ensuring people’s pantries stay stocked with harder-to-find items like lingonberry preserve and salted licorice candy since 1962. — Mary Holland, Condé Nast Traveler, "From Beer Halls to Bakeries, Where to Find Seattle’s Scandinavian Influences," 4 Sep. 2019 Over a typical Slovakian meal — potato dumplings with sheep cheese, and Kofola, a fizzy soda with a faint licorice flavor — Mathe told her about the city’s history. — Los Angeles Times, "Off the rails: How Brexit threatens a popular travel program for young Britons," 3 Sep. 2019 Then comes a licorice splash of Pernod and, of course, a bib for you. — Michael Hiller, Dallas News, "These Las Vegas restaurants will transport you to the sea without leaving the desert," 13 Aug. 2019 The cucumber carries the day, with the licorice root asserting itself as well and the kiwi adding some dryness. — Andre Meunier, oregonlive.com, "I tried 17 beers at the Oregon Brewers Festival; here’s how they rate," 25 July 2019 This could mean ginger, chili, cinnamon and garlic, among other things, but most certainly includes star anise, infusing the creamy eggs with its unique licorice-like flavor. — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, "Taipei 101: Old restaurant standbys can be new for you," 12 June 2019 My lower back, which usually feels like someone poured concrete down my spine, felt as loose as licorice rope. — Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, "How to choose the perfect mattress — psst, the Fairmont is involved," 24 July 2019 Kristen said the two loved to spoil their four grandchildren with princess crowns, a BB gun, and a drawer filled with Jolly Ranchers and licorice ropes. — oregonlive.com, "Cause of death: Heartbreak? For one Portland-area couple, their family thinks so.," 14 July 2019 The best tame the tartness and build flavor by adding rose hips, berries, spices, flowers, lemongrass, licorice root, orange and more. — Jolene Thym, The Mercury News, "Taste-Off: The Bay Area’s best (and worst) hibiscus teas," 13 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'licorice.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for licorice
licorice
noun
English Language Learners Definition of licorice
: a candy made from the dried root of a European plant
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licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
| \ ˈli-kə-rish
, -rəs\
, -rəs\
Kids Definition of licorice
1
: the dried root of a European plant or a juice from it used in medicine and in candy
2
: candy flavored with licorice
licorice
noun
lic·o·rice
variants:
or chiefly British liquorice \ ˈlik(-ə)-rish
, -rəs
\
, -rəs
\
Medical Definition of licorice
1
: a European leguminous plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (G. glabra) with pinnate leaves and spikes of blue flowers
2a
: glycyrrhiza sense 2
b
: an extract of glycyrrhiza commonly prepared in the form of a gummy or rubbery paste
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