The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Glycyrrhiza

Glycyrrhiza: Glycyrrhiza Glyc`yr*rhi"za, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? sweet + ? root. Cf. {Licorice}.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Bot.) 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. [1913 Webster]
2. (Med.) The root of {Glycyrrhiza glabra} (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc. [1913 Webster]

Glycyrrhiza — Süßhölzer Süßholz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Systematik Ordnung: Schmetterlingsblütenartige (Fabales) … Deutsch Wikipedia

Glycyrrhiza — Taxobox name = Glycyrrhiza image width = 240px image caption = Glycyrrhiza glabra regnum = Plantae divisio = Magnoliophyta classis = Magnoliopsida ordo = Fabales familia = Fabaceae subfamilia = Faboideae tribus = Galegeae genus = Glycyrrhiza… … Wikipedia
Glycyrrhiza — … Википедия
glycyrrhiza — The dried rhizome and root of G. glabra (family Leguminoseae) and allied species; a demulcent, mild laxative, and expectorant; also used to disguise the taste of other remedies; its action appears to depend upon glycyrrhizic acid, a salt… … Medical dictionary

Glycyrrhiza glabra — Para otros usos de este término, véase Regaliz (grupo musical). Regaliz … Wikipedia Español

Glycyrrhiza glabra — Réglisse Pour l’article homophone, voir Regg Lyss … Wikipédia en Français
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Glycyrrhiza glabra — Lakritze Süßholz (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Systematik Unterklasse: Rosenähnliche (Rosidae) Ordnung … Deutsch Wikipedia