arnicaPronunciation: /ˈɑːnɪkə/Definition of arnica noun a plant of the daisy family which bears yellow, daisy-like flowers, found in cooler regions of the northern hemisphere. Genus Arnica, family Compositae: many species, especially mountain tobacco (A. montana) of central Europe [mass noun] a preparation of the arnica plant used medicinally, especially for the treatment of bruises. Origin: mid 18th century: modern Latin, of unknown originarnica in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of arnica in the US English dictionary