Liquorice Definition & Meaning

liquorice
noun
  1. deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots
  2. a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant

"Liquorice" in song lyrics

See how liquorice is used in real songs:

  • "Hit her with liquor then lick her like her lips were liquorice"
    Apathy — Live at the Playboy Mansion
  • "jagermeister tastes like liquorice"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "liquorice"

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