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angelica

Syllabification: (an·gel·i·ca)
Pronunciation: /anˈjelikə/

Definition of angelica

noun

  • a tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, with large leaves and yellowish-green flowers. Native to both Eurasia and North America, it is used in cooking and herbal medicine.
    • Genus Angelica, family Umbelliferae: many species, especially the cultivated A. archangelica
  • the candied stalk of the angelica plant.

Origin:

early 16th century: from medieval Latin (herba) angelica 'angelic (herb)', so named because it was believed to be efficacious against poisoning and disease

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