licorice
1 synonym for licorice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant whose root has a strong, sweet flavour, or the flavour itself used in candy and other products.
Synonyms
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How to use licorice
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
black licorice
licorice root
licorice candy
Etymology
From Old French licoresse, from Late Latin liquiritia, itself a garbled form of Ancient Greek glukúrrhiza, literally "sweet root."
Full origin of licorice →Frequently asked questions
What does “licorice” mean?
The word “licorice” means a plant whose root has a strong, sweet flavour, or the flavour itself used in candy and other products. In plain terms, a plant root with a distinctive sweet flavour, or candy made from it.
How do you pronounce “licorice”?
“Licorice” is pronounced LIH-k-rihsh (/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “licorice” in a sentence?
Here is “licorice” used in a sentence: “She loves the taste of black licorice.”
What part of speech is “licorice”?
“Licorice” is a noun.
Where does the word “licorice” come from?
The word “licorice” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French licoresse, from Late Latin liquiritia, itself a garbled form of Ancient Greek glukúrrhiza, literally "sweet root.".
How many meanings does “licorice” have?
“Licorice” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant whose root has a strong, sweet flavour, or the flavour itself used in candy and other products.
