angelica

noun

an·gel·i·ca | \ an-ˈje-li-kə

Definition of angelica

1a : 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

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Recent Examples on the Web The formula utilizes Japanese angelica root as its effective yet gentle dark-spot-reducing agent. — Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Sep. 2021 The formula utilizes Japanese angelica root as its powerful dark-spot-reducing agent. — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 8 June 2021 This results in pleasant cereal notes that act as a backdrop for juniper and any other botanicals the distiller chooses to include, which can vary wildly (orange leaf, celery seed, cinnamon, coriander, angelica, hundreds more). — Al Culliton, Bon Appétit, 23 May 2020 Plant angelica, coreopsis, dill, fennel, and yarrow to attract them. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2016 Orange Blossom mixes with water lily, orris, and balsamic vetiver for a sharp and fresh floral scent while Tuberose Angelica is a richer cologne that blends white florals and angelica with warmer notes of amberwood. — Sunhee Grinnell, Vanities, 26 Jan. 2018 Case in point: The new well line Street Pumas, custom-distilled in Spain with juniper, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, sweet orange peel, and bitter orange peel, blows the cheap stuff out of the water. — John Debary, Bloomberg.com, 22 Dec. 2017 After dancing, guests enjoyed a meal of angelica greens and classic Savannah shrimp and grits. — Gillian Hearst Simonds, Town & Country, 3 Jan. 2013 Orange Blossom mixes with water lily, orris, and balsamic vetiver for a sharp and fresh floral scent while Tuberose Angelica is a richer cologne that blends white florals and angelica with warmer notes of amberwood. — Sunhee Grinnell, Vanities, 19 June 2017 See More

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angelica

noun

an·gel·i·ca | \ an-ˈjel-i-kə

Medical 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