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licorice in Malay

akar manis

/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/

licorice in Malay: akar manis, likuoris. In English, licorice means a plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Malay words for licorice

plant
akar manis
confection
likuoris

English meaning of licorice

  1. noun A plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.
  2. noun A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.
  3. noun A black color, named after the licorice.
  4. noun A flavoring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

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Questions about licorice in Malay

What is the meaning of licorice in Malay?
Licorice in Malay is akar manis, likuoris.
Apakah maksud licorice dalam bahasa Melayu?
Licorice: akar manis, likuoris.
What does licorice mean in English?
Licorice means a plant of species Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America, the related American licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

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