Glycyrrhizin
Pronunciation : Gly*cyr"rhi*zin
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. glycyrrhizine. See Glycyrrhiza.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: A glucoside found in licorice root (Glycyrrhiza), in monesia bark (Chrysophyllum), in the root of the walnut, etc., and extracted as a yellow, amorphous powder, of a bittersweet taste.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913