Glycyrrhiza
Pronunciation : Glyc`yr*rhi"za
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L., fr. Gr. Licorice.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913