a black or red candy with a sweet flavor that comes from the root of a plant, or the plant root itself.
From Greek 'glukus' (sweet) + 'rhiza' (root), becoming Old French 'licorice.' The literal meaning is 'sweet root'—and the plant really is used as sweetener!
Licorice has been used in medicine for over 4,000 years in Ancient Egypt, and it's still added to many medicines today because it masks bitter tastes and soothes sore throats naturally.
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