angelique
1 Americannoun
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a South American tree, Dicorynia paraensis, of the legume family.
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the hard, reddish-brown wood of this tree, used in shipbuilding.
noun
Etymology
Origin of angelique
< French: plant of Angelica genus. See angelic
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Upon a clean piece of glass, or oil cloth, if glass is not easily obtainable, place a piece of angelique of a size suitable for the stem.
From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth
White potato fondant is used for the petals and candied orange peel for the center, and angelique for the stem and leaves.
From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth
The calyx, made from angelique, may be also so attached.
From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth
Angelica Archangelica As a beginning, no matter what filling is to be chosen, cut crystallized angelique cross-wise into sections a quarter of an inch wide.
From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth
Cut a piece of angelique to represent the stem and properly arrange the petals around one end of it and press them on.
From Candy-Making Revolutionized Confectionery from Vegetables by Hall, Mary Elizabeth
That Handel sarabande was one of the catchy opening numbers of “Sarabande Africaine,” Ma’s joint appearance with Afropop singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo at the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday night.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2025
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is one of the continent’s greatest exports, with 16 albums to her name.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
One night will feature New York artists who come from elsewhere, including Raven Chacon, Angélique Kidjo and Michael Mwenso.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
And when Sister Angélique asked her for the name of the girl who committed an offence in the dormitory, Fouchette hesitated and wanted to consult Sister Agnes.
From Mlle. Fouchette A Novel of French Life by Murray, Charles Theodore
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