'G glabra' definitions:

Definition of 'G glabra'

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  • 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]