/ Dictionary / Index I Indian licorice: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: In'dian lic'orice Pronunciation: [key] a woody tropical vine, Abrus precatorius, of the legume family, having extremely poisonous scarlet and black seeds that are used for beads and a root used as a substitute for licorice. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Indian jujube Indian lotus Related Content Daily Word Quiz: penchant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language