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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024an•gel•i•ca (an jel′i kə),USA pronunciation n. - Plant BiologyAlso called archangel. any plant belonging to the genus Angelica, of the parsley family, esp. A. archangelica, cultivated in Europe for its aromatic odor and medicinal root and for its stalks, which are candied and eaten.
- Foodthe candied stalks of this plant.
- Medieval Latin (herba) angelica angelic (herb)
- 1570–80
- a female given name.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: angelica /ænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ n
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
Etymology: 16th Century: from Medieval Latin (herba) angelica angelic (herb) |