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liquorice

/ˈlɪkərɪs/ /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/

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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 liquorice in his garden, which he says he uses to make tea. "

يزرع جدي عرق السوس في حديقته، ويقول إنه يستخدمه لصنع الشاي.

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 little sister loves to buy black liquorice at the candy store. "

أختي الصغيرة تحب شراء عرق السوس الأسود من متجر الحلوى.

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noun

أسود، بلون عرق السوس

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Examples :

"Her new coat was a deep liquorice, almost black but with a subtle, sweet undertone. "

كان معطفها الجديد أسود بلون عرق السوس، أسود تقريبًا ولكن مع درجة لون حلوة ورقيقة.

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noun

عرق السوس

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

Examples :

"The black jelly beans had a strong liquorice flavour, which some people loved and others hated. "

كانت حلوى الهلام السوداء ذات نكهة عرق السوس القوية، التي أحبها بعض الناس وكرهها آخرون.

food substance plant