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.
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
1570–80; < Medieval Latin ( herba ) angelica angelic (herb)
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Instead of shelves of alcohol, apothecary drawers stocked with ingredients like goji berries and angelica root line the walls, permeating the room with their scent.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
On the list were papaya, neem, asafoetida, figs, ginger, smartweed, wild yam, pennyroyal, black cohosh and angelica.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2019
With an ingredient list that features scutellaria root, walnut extract, and angelica acutiloba, it gives your skin extra nourishment, and nurtures it while you sleep.
From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2019
Kneeling angelica times its flowering for 10 days after the salmon arrive.
From The Guardian ● May 13, 2018
Place in the center of each cake a currant, bit of candied cherry, piece of angelica, or almond.
From The Century Cook Book by Mary Ronald
Pianists Sylvie Courvoisier, Sullivan Fortner, Matt Mitchell, Angelica Sanchez and Micah Thomas also currently head such outfits, and even a few nonpianists, such as bassist Kim Cass and drummer Tyshawn Sorey, now do so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Angelica Jaros' son is starting school this year, on top of buying uniform for her six-year-old daughter too.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Angelica Cardenas, 29, whose 3-year-old daughter was enrolled along with her siblings’ five children, said she heard about the closure from the news.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Angelica Salas, who heads one of Los Angeles’ most influential immigrant rights groups, met regularly last summer with City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez — himself the son of Mexican immigrants — as they formulated a response.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
"Willard is just about to propose to Angelica!"
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
No, she said, that if she had known it, she would have asked you to take a spade along, and get some angelicas for the garden.
From Hadda Pada by Guðmundur Kamban
And, lo, between the angelicas something that looked like a ball bit by bit came into view.
From Romance of the Rabbit by Gladys Edgerton
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