Süßholz

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Etymology[edit]

süß +‎ Holz, inherited from Middle High German süezholz, a calque of Ancient Greek γλυκύρριζα (glukúrrhiza) from γλυκύς (glukús, sweet) + ῥίζα (rhíza, root).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈzyːsˌhɔlt͡s/
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Noun[edit]

Süßholz n (strong, genitive Süßholzes, plural Süßhölzer)

  1. liquorice (plant)
    Synonym: Süßholzpflanze
    • 2015 February 21, “Lakritz im Burger: Der Süßholz-Trend aus dem Norden”, in Focus (dpa)[1]:
      Mit dem schwarzen Süßholz würzen die Dänen alles vom Gemüse bis zum Steak.
      With the black liquorice the Danes season everything from vegetables to the steak.

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See also[edit]

  • Lakritz (liquorice as a confection)

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