Category:Glycyrrhiza

Glyc`yr*rhi"za, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Licorice.]

1. (Bot.)

Defn: 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.)

Defn: The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.