liquorish

[ lik-er-ish ]

adjective

, Archaic.

1. a variant of lickerish.

liquorish

/ ˈlɪkərɪʃ /

adjective

1. a variant spelling of lickerish
2. a variant of liquorice

Derived Forms

• ˈliquorishly, adverb
• ˈliquorishness, noun

Example Sentences

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

Because there is something in the touch of flesh with flesh which abrogates, cuts sharp and straight across the devious intricate channels of decorous ordering, which enemies as well as lovers know because it makes them both:—touch and touch of that which is the citadel of the central I-Am’s private own: not spirit, soul; the liquorish and ungirdled mind is anyone’s to take in any darkened hallway of this earthly tenement.

From Literature