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glycyrrhiza

/ˌɡlɪsɪˈraɪzə/

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noun

/ˌɡlɪsɪˈraɪzə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род липких многолетних евразийских трав, широко известных как лакрица.

A noun referring to a genus of sticky perennial Eurasian herbs, commonly known as licorice.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Sticky perennial Eurasian herbsC1formalscientific

    A genus of perennial herbs native to Eurasia, known for their sticky texture and sweet-tasting roots.

    ruСолодка

    • Glycyrrhiza species are often found in temperate regions of Eurasia.
    • The sticky stems of Glycyrrhiza are a distinctive feature of the plant.
    • Botanists classify Glycyrrhiza within the legume family.

    Synonymslicoriceliquorice

Forms
  • glycyrrhizae plural form
  • glycyrrhizas plural form
  • glycyrrhizae' possessive plural form
  • glycyrrhizas' possessive plural form
  • glycyrrhiza's possessive singular form