01 n. A genus of papilionaceous herbaceous plants, one species of which (G. glabra), is the licorice plant, the roots of which have a bittersweet…
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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.)
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The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.(Med.)