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liquorish

American  
[lik-er-ish] / ˈlɪk ər ɪʃ /

adjective

Archaic.
  1. a variant of lickerish.


liquorish British  
/ ˈlɪkərɪʃ /

adjective

  1. a variant spelling of lickerish

  2. a variant of liquorice

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Other Word Forms

  • liquorishly adverb
  • liquorishness noun

Example Sentences

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The aromas are composed of dried raspberry, lavender, liquorish, old barrique barrels, and smoky spice cake, making it rustic.”

From Time

“It is almost black in color with indigo hues of intense plum, fig and blackberries Spice cinnamon, liquorish, and expresso—rich and juicy.”

From Time

Blackcurrants, black cherry, liquorish integrated with vanilla notes and has a ganache and tobacco hints.”

From Time

The noxious sweetness of many liquorish pumpkin offerings proves them to be agents of regression.

From Slate

The most optimistic person I met was Denise Liquorish, a Lib Dem voter in her mid-50s who is looking for work.

From BBC