Main Entry: an·gel·i·ca

Pronunciation: \an-ˈje-li-kə\

Function: noun

Etymology: New Latin, genus name, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, feminine of angelicus angelic, from Late Greek angelikos, from Greek, of a messenger, from angelos

Date: 1527

1 a : any of a genus (Angelica) of herbs of the carrot family; especially : a Eurasian biennial or perennial (A. archangelica) whose roots and seeds yield a flavoring oil and whose young stems are often candied b : a confection prepared from angelica
2 capitalized : a sweet fortified wine produced in California