liquorice/ˈlɪ.k(ə).ɹɪʃ/EtymologyFrom licorice by association with liquor.liquorice means UK, Ireland, India, and South Africa standard spelling of licorice. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounUK, Ireland, India, and South Africa standard spelling of licorice.