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angelica
(ændʒelɪkə)
uncountable noun
Angelica is the candied stems of the angelica plant which can be used in making cakes or sweets.
angelica in British English
(ænˈdʒɛlɪkə)
noun
1. 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
2.
the candied stems of this plant, used for decorating and flavouring sweet dishes
Word origin
C16: from Medieval Latin (herba) angelica angelic (herb)angelica in American English
(ænˈdʒɛlɪkə)
noun
any of a number of related plants (genus Angelica) of the umbel family, with tall stalks, large divided leaves, clusters of white or greenish flowers, and roots and fruit used in flavoring, perfumes, medicine, etc.
Word origin
ModL < ML (herba) angelica, lit., the angelic (herb) < LL(Ec) angelicus (see angelic): so named from its medical usesImage ofangelica
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