angelica

an·gel·i·ca | \ an-ˈje-li-kə

How to pronounce angelica (audio)

\

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

Examples of angelica in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plant angelica, coreopsis, dill, fennel, and yarrow to attract them. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, "10 Insects You Should Actually Want Around Your Plants," 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, "Jo Malone London Taps Poppy Delevingne to Reimagine Her Favorite Scents," 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, "These Are Some of Our Favorite Spirits From 2017," 22 Dec. 2017 After dancing, guests enjoyed a meal of angelica greens and classic Savannah shrimp and grits. — Gillian Hearst Simonds, Town & Country, "Southern Charm," 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, "Jo Malone London Taps Poppy Delevingne to Reimagine Her Favorite Scents," 19 June 2017 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, vanityfair.com, "Jo Malone London Taps Poppy Delevingne to Reimagine Her Favorite Scents," 13 June 2017 In June, when the Arctic sun never sets, the lowlands of Disko are covered with flowering angelica. — Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, "Daniel Dennett’s Science of the Soul," 27 Mar. 2017 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, "Jo Malone London Taps Poppy Delevingne to Reimagine Her Favorite Scents," 19 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'angelica.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about angelica

Dictionary Entries near angelica

angel-hair pasta

angelica lactone

Statistics for angelica

Cite this Entry

“Angelica.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/angelica. Accessed 20 January 2020.

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

dauntless

not to be intimidated or subdued

Test Your Vocabulary

The Eponym Quiz

Which is the best synonym of bowdlerize?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.