Glyc·yr·rhi·za n.
  1. Bot. 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.
  2. Med. The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.
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