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licorice

/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/

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noun

عرق السوس

The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Examples :

"My grandfather grows licorice in his garden, and he uses the roots to make a traditional cough syrup. "

يزرع جدي عرق السوس في حديقته، ويستخدم الجذور لصنع شراب السعال التقليدي.

plant food vegetable

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noun

عرق السوس

A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

Examples :

"My sister loves licorice. "

أختي تحب عرق السوس.

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noun

أسود، سمي على اسم عرق السوس

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Examples :

"Her new coat was the colour of licorice. "

كان معطفها الجديد بلون عرق السوس.

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noun

عرق السوس

A flavouring agent made from dried root portions of the aforementioned plant.

Examples :

"My grandma always has a jar of black licorice candies on her kitchen counter. "

جدتي لديها دائمًا برطمان من حلوى عرق السوس السوداء على منضدة مطبخها.

food plant substance