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licorice

/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪs/

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noun

甘草

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. "

我的爷爷在花园里种甘草，他用甘草根来制作传统止咳糖浆。

plant food vegetable

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noun

甘草糖，甘草。

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

Examples :

"My sister loves licorice. "

我妹妹很喜欢吃甘草糖。

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noun

甘草黑, Licorice黑

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Examples :

"Her new coat was the colour of licorice. "

她新买的外套是甘草黑色的.

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noun

甘草，甘草精。

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. "

我奶奶的厨房台面上总是放着一罐黑色的甘草糖。

food plant substance