angelica

an·gel·i·ca

noun \an-ˈjel-i-kə\

Definition of ANGELICA

1

capitalized : a genus of usually white-flowered herbs of the family Umbelliferae native to the northern hemisphere and New Zealand

2

: any plant of the genus Angelica; especially : a biennial or perennial herb (A. archangelica) having young stems that are candied and roots and seeds that yield a flavoring oil—see angelica root