licorices

Noun

licorice (usually uncountable, plural licorices)

1. (countable, usually) A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
2. (usually) A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

   Synonyms:

   sugarallie

3. (countable, uncountable, usually) A black color, named after the licorice.
4. (usually) A flavoring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.
5. (usually) A supposed aphrodisiac made in the past from dried roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Glycyrrhiza echinata.