| Definition of 'glycyrrhiza' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) Glycyrrhiza, genus Glycyrrhiza
sticky perennial Eurasian herbs
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| Definition of 'glycyrrhiza' |
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1. (noun) glycyrrhiza
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. (noun) glycyrrhiza
the root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc
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| Definition of 'glycyrrhiza' |
U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. glycyrrhiza
A genus of leguminous herbs or shrubs whose roots yield GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID and its derivatives, CARBENOXOLONE for example. Licorice toxicity is manifested as hypokalemia, low blood potassium. Licorice is used as flavoring and aromatic in pharmaceuticals and as candy.
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