Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
alcacuz
noun
/al-ka-kuz/
Definition
Alcacuz is the Portuguese term for licorice, a plant known for its sweet flavor derived from its root.
Examples
- The candy was flavored with alcacuz, giving it a unique taste.
- In herbal medicine, alcacuz is often used for its soothing properties.
- Many people enjoy alcacuz tea for its sweet and aromatic flavor.
Meaning
The word alcacuz refers specifically to the root of the licorice plant, which is used both as a flavoring in foods and in traditional medicine.
Synonyms
- Licorice
- Sweet root
- Glycyrrhiza