noun
liquorice
LIH-k-rihsh
noun
1
British spelling of licorice: a black, strongly flavored candy or the plant root it is made from.
"He bought a bag of liquorice from the sweet shop."
How to Use Liquorice
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British spelling of licorice, the dark, distinctively flavored sweet.
UK vs US
"Liquorice" is the British spelling; "licorice" is standard in American English.
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Word Forms
liquorices plural
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Etymology
Altered spelling of licorice, influenced by association with the word liquor.