Main Entry: an·gel·i·ca

Pronunciation: \an-ˈjel-i-kə\

Function: noun

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