angelique
[an-juh-leek]
- a South American tree, Dicorynia paraensis, of the legume family.
- the hard, reddish-brown wood of this tree, used in shipbuilding.
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Origin of angelique
Angélique
[an-juh-leek; French ahn-zhey-leek]
- a female given name.
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Examples from the Web for angelique
Contemporary Examples
Cast: Geoff Stults, Chris Lowell, Parker Young, Keith David, Angelique Cabral.
At the Global awards ceremony, musical artists set the crowd on fire, especially Benin singer Angelique Kidjo.
Bill Clinton, Loretta Claiborne: Best Moments From 2012 Clinton Global Initiative (Video)Nina Strochlic
September 25, 2012
Historical Examples
But Angelique beamed with joy before the commencement of the realisation of her dream.
The DreamEmile Zola
All the while that she was taking her coffee, Angelique talked of the hangings.
The DreamEmile Zola
When the great church clock struck twelve, Angelique left her seat.
The DreamEmile Zola
But Angelique started as she thought, where had she ever seen anyone who looked like Monseigneur?
The DreamEmile Zola
Angelique, having risen, refused, and begged Felicien to leave immediately.
The DreamEmile Zola