Found 2 items, similar to Glycyrrhiza.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: Glycyrrhiza Glycyrrhiza n : sticky perennial Eurasian herbs [syn: genus Glycyrrhiza]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Glycyrrhiza Glycyrrhiza \Glyc`yr*rhi"za\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? sweet + ? 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]