angelica

 
Pronunciation: /anˈdʒɛlɪkə/

noun

  • a tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, with large leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is used in cooking and herbal medicine.
    • Genus Angelica, family Umbelliferae: many species, especially the cultivated A. archangelica
  • [mass noun] the candied stalk of angelica, used in confectionery and cake decoration.

Origin:

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