glycyrrhiza

English

noun

Definitions

Any legume (such as liquorice) of the genus Glycyrrhiza.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (sweet root, licorice).

Origin

Ancient Greek

γλυκύρριζα

Gloss

sweet root, licorice

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Cognates and derived terms

glycyrrhiza Latin
glycyrriza Latin
liquiritia Latin
γλυκύρριζα Ancient Greek