angelica
[an-jel-i-kuh]
- Also called archangel. any plant belonging to the genus Angelica, of the parsley family, especially A. archangelica, cultivated in Europe for its aromatic odor and medicinal root and for its stalks, which are candied and eaten.
- the candied stalks of this plant.
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Origin of angelica
Angelica
[an-jel-i-kuh]
- a female given name.
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Contemporary Examples
No one feels it necessary to tell Angelica that Bunny was once her father's lover.
In 1975, after the death of both Vanessa and Duncan, Angelica was encouraged by a friend to write the story of her life.
“Soaps are thriving,” says Angelica McDaniel, Senior Vice President, CBS Daytime.
In Dec. 1997, a short time after giving birth to Angelica, Taylor-Wood was diagnosed with colon cancer, which she beat.
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June 20, 2013
Tancredi joins Garibaldi and marries the rich bourgeois beauty Angelica.
Historical Examples
"Yes," says Angelica, going on in her foolish ungrateful way.
The Christmas BooksWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
Angelica had her hair in papers: in a word, it was evident there was going to be a party.
The Christmas BooksWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
He is still very much attached to Angelica, who still does not care for him.
Roundabout PapersWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
He nodded toward the group of callow youths who surrounded Angelica.
The Fifth AceDouglas Grant
Sister Angelica looked up from the copybook she was correcting.
Flamsted quarriesMary E. Waller
angelica
- Also called: archangel any tall umbelliferous plant of the genus Angelica, having compound leaves and clusters of small white or greenish flowers, esp A. archangelica, the aromatic seeds, leaves, and stems of which are used in medicine and cookery
- the candied stems of this plant, used for decorating and flavouring sweet dishes
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Word Origin
C16: from Medieval Latin (herba) angelica angelic (herb)
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Word Origin and History for angelica
Angelica
fem. proper name, Latin fem. of angelicus "angelic" (see angel).
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