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   ‖Glycyrrhiza , n. [L., fr. Gr. ;  sweet +  root.  Cf. Licorice.]
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   (Bot.) 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.
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   (Med.) The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.
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