Licorice vs. Aniseed

Licoricenoun

(countable) The plant Glycyrrhiza glabra, or sometimes in North America the related American Licorice plant Glycyrrhiza lepidota.

Licoricenoun

(uncountable) A type of candy made from that plant's dried root or its extract.

Licoricenoun

A black colour, named after the licorice.

Licoricenoun

A plant of the genus Glycyrrhiza (Glycyrrhiza glabra), the root of which abounds with a sweet juice, and is much used in demulcent compositions.

Licoricenoun

The inspissated juice of licorice root, used as a confection and for medicinal purposes.

Licoricenoun

deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots

Licoricenoun

a black candy flavored with the dried root of the licorice plant

Aniseednoun

The seed-like fruit of the anise, used in baking and in the flavouring of liqueurs such as ouzo.

Aniseednoun

The seed of the anise; also, a cordial prepared from it.

Aniseednoun

liquorice-flavored seeds or oil used in cookies or cakes or pickles

Aniseednoun

the seed of the anise, used in cooking and herbal medicine