Glycyrrhiza /(?)/

Glyc·yr·rhi·za

Glycyrrhiza

n.
  1. 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. (Bot.)
  2. The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc. (Med.)