glycyrrhiza

‖n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; sweet + &unr_; root. Cf. Licorice. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. (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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Med.) The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]