Liquorice: meaning, definitions and examples
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liquorice
[ หlษชkษrษชส ]
candy flavor
Liquorice is a sweet, flavored confection made primarily from the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant, Glycyrrhiza glabra. Traditionally, it is black but can also be found in various colors and flavors. Liquorice has a distinct taste that is often described as sweet yet slightly bitter, and it has been used in candies, herbal medicines, and flavorings for centuries. In addition to its culinary uses, liquorice has been associated with various health benefits, although excessive consumption may lead to adverse effects.
Synonyms
anise, liquorice root, sweetroot
Examples of usage
- I love eating liquorice candies.
- The ice cream had a hint of liquorice flavor.
- He prefers liquorice over chocolate.
- Liquorice tea is popular in some cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "liquorice" in other languages:
๐ต๐น alcaรงuz
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคฒเฅเค เฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Lakritz
๐ฎ๐ฉ akar manis
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะปะพะดะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ lukrecja
๐ฏ๐ต ใชใณใชใน
๐ซ๐ท rรฉglisse
๐ช๐ธ regaliz
๐น๐ท meyan kรถkรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฑู ุงูุณูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ lรฉkoลice
๐ธ๐ฐ lรฉkoลice
๐จ๐ณ ็่
๐ธ๐ฎ sladki koren
๐ฎ๐ธ lakkrรญs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แแชแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลirin kรถk
๐ฒ๐ฝ regaliz
Etymology
The word 'liquorice' comes from the Middle English word 'licorice', which in turn derives from the Old French 'regle', and ultimately from the Latin 'liquiritia', meaning 'sweet root'. The root has been used for thousands of years and was prized in ancient cultures for both its flavor and medicinal properties. The earliest evidence of liquorice use dates back to ancient Egypt, where it was used for both culinary and therapeutic purposes. Liquorice became a popular flavor in medieval Europe, where it was commonly used in sweets and medicines. The plant has been cultivated in many parts of the world, particularly in Europe and Asia, for its roots, which are harvested and processed to create the familiar flavor we know today.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,500 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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- 32497 costliest
- 32498 supernal
- 32499 learnedly
- 32500 liquorice
- 32501 eventide
- 32502 tantalising
- 32503 domesticate
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