liquorice

• Nom désignant une plante méditerranéenne à fleurs bleues et racines sucrées, ou la confiserie noire aromatisée à la racine séchée de cette plante.

A noun referring to a plant native to the Mediterranean region with blue flowers and sweet roots, or a black candy flavored with the dried root of this plant.

1. B2formal

   A deep-rooted, coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region, with blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves, widely cultivated in Europe for its long, thick, sweet roots.

   Réglisse (plante)

   • Liquorice plants thrive in well-drained soil and sunny climates.
   • The roots of the liquorice plant are harvested for their sweet flavor.
   • Farmers in southern Europe have cultivated liquorice for centuries.

2. A2informal

   A black candy flavored with the dried root of the liquorice plant.

   Réglisse

   • She bought a bag of black liquorice from the store.
   • Liquorice candy has a distinct, sweet taste that some people love.
   • He prefers salty liquorice over the sweet variety.

   Synonymeslicorice