liquorice

/ˈlɪkərɪʃ/

Definitions of liquorice

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: Glycyrrhiza glabra, licorice

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   a candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant (usually black or red)
   synonyms: licorice

   type of:

   candy, confect

   a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts