Definitions

1. noun

a sweet, dark brown or black, brittle confection made from the root of the liquorice plant, used in sweets, medicines, and flavorings.

“She loved eating liquorice allsorts as a child.”

2. adjective

like liquorice, typically dark brown or black and having a strong, sweet, or slightly bitter taste.

“The liquorice-flavored ice cream was his favorite.”

3. verb

to flavor or color something with liquorice extract or syrup.

“The chef decided to liquorice the sauce for the main course.”

4. verb

to twist or turn something, especially a rope or thread, into a knot or a twisted shape, like a liquorice whip.

“He liquoriced the rope to secure the load.”