Noun
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.
The root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (liquorice root), used as a demulcent, etc.
Source: Webster's dictionaryGlycyrrhiza glabra L) has powerful antioxidant activity. Source: Internet