Licorice (noun)

A sweet flavor made from the root of a plant of the pea family, used especially in confectionery and medicine.

Origin:

The word 'licorice' is derived from the greek word 'glykyrrhiza', which is the name for the plant from which licorice is made.

Examples:

1. I love eating licorice after dinner as a sweet treat.
2. Many people enjoy licorice candies in a variety of flavors.
3. Licorice is often used as a flavor in root beer and other beverages.
4. Licorice root has been used in traditional medicine for its soothing properties.
5. The licorice plant is native to the Mediterranean and parts of Asia.