licorice
[ LIHK-uh-rihsh; LIHK-uh-rihs ]
1. This feathery-leaved plant grows wild throughout southern and parts of central Europe. It's favored for the extract taken from its root-as well as for the root itself when dried-and has long been used to flavor confections and medicine. 2. A candy flavored with licorice extract.
© Copyright Barron's Educational Services, Inc. 1995 based on THE FOOD LOVER'S
COMPANION, 2nd edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst.
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