angelica
noun
an·gel·i·ca
an-ˈje-li-kə 
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
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The finish is long and creamy, with lingering citrus, earthy angelica, and subtle spice notes.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The juniper flavors are balanced by grapefruit and Seville orange peel, complemented by coriander and angelica.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The formula features some of Olivia’s favorite herbs, like angelica, meant to ignite our fire and support sluggish digestion.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
This is largely due to the higher proportion of root botanicals, such as orris root and angelica, used in its production.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Traditionally, fresh angelica herb was put into the pot where fish is boiled.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The result is a scent with a Mediterranean allure that combines the relaxing notes of French angelica oil and the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Guilder’s first offerings are a Green Tea gin, Red Oolong (which Park and Di enjoy sipping on its own) and a more classic offering called Canton Dry, a blend of juniper, coriander and angelica.
—Kurt Soller M.h. Miller Angela Koh Rachel Felder Chris Schalkx, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The juniper flavors are balanced by grapefruit and Seville orange peel, complemented by coriander and angelica.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
The formula features some of Olivia’s favorite herbs, like angelica, meant to ignite our fire and support sluggish digestion.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2024
This is largely due to the higher proportion of root botanicals, such as orris root and angelica, used in its production.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Traditionally, fresh angelica herb was put into the pot where fish is boiled.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2024
At the core of it are herbs—grand wormwood, green anise, and fennel—that are infused and re-distilled and flavored usually with more herbs like angelica, star anise, licorice root, and others.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
The result is a scent with a Mediterranean allure that combines the relaxing notes of French angelica oil and the sensuality of Moroccan orange blossom.
—Sofia Viganò, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
Guilder’s first offerings are a Green Tea gin, Red Oolong (which Park and Di enjoy sipping on its own) and a more classic offering called Canton Dry, a blend of juniper, coriander and angelica.
—Kurt Soller M.h. Miller Angela Koh Rachel Felder Chris Schalkx, New York Times, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Angelica.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angelica. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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angelica
noun
an·gel·i·ca
an-ˈjel-i-kə
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
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