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

Three were compulsory—juniper, angelica, and orrisroot, which looks like sawdust, smells of next to nothing, and is also much in demand in the perfume industry.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 14, 2019

Enemata were perfumed with orange, angelica, bergamot and roses, and Mr. Kernot exclaims enthusiastically, "O se tornasse questa moda!"

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