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glycyrrhiza - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'glycyrrhiza' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Glycyrrhiza [ n.]
- A genus of papilionaceous herbaceous plants, one species of which (G. glabra), is the licorice plant, the roots of which have a bittersweet mucilaginous taste.
- The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.

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