angelica

¹ American  

[an-jel-i-kuh] / ænˈdʒɛl ɪ kə /

noun

1. 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.

2. the candied stalks of this plant.

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Angelica ² American  

[an-jel-i-kuh] / ænˈdʒɛl ɪ kə /

noun

1. a first name.

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angelica British  

/ ænˈdʒɛlɪkə /

noun

1. 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

2. the candied stems of this plant, used for decorating and flavouring sweet dishes

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Etymology

Origin of angelica

1570–80; < Medieval Latin ( herba ) angelica angelic (herb)

Example Sentences

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

This is consistent with the timing for maximum efficacy for angelica, aka “Bellyach Root,” a plant member of the carrot family.

From Slate • May 5, 2022

On the list were papaya, neem, asafoetida, figs, ginger, smartweed, wild yam, pennyroyal, black cohosh and angelica.

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2019

The blowflies need the angelica’s nectar for the energy for reproduction, the angelica needs the blowflies as its pollinator.

From The Guardian • May 13, 2018

Then again, there are the hollow stalks of umbelliferous plants, such as angelica and hemlock. 

From Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History by Darwin, Francis, Sir