GLYCYRRHIZA

Glycyrrhiza, genus Glycyrrhiza

(noun) sticky perennial Eurasian herbs

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Glyc`yr*rhi"za, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Licorice.]

1. (Bot.)

Definition: 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.

2. (Med.)

Definition: The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition