Chinese angelica
- noun
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angélica china
- The root of Chinese angelica is often added to soups and teas in many East Asian cuisines.
Examples
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Chinese angelica is widely used in traditional Chinese herbal medicine for its reputed health benefits.
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I bought some Chinese angelica from the local market.
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Researchers are studying the properties of Chinese angelica for its potential use in modern therapies.
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Have you ever used Chinese angelica in your cooking?
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Chinese angelica is often used to make herbal soups that are popular in traditional Chinese cooking.
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In traditional medicine, Chinese angelica is prized for its ability to improve circulation.
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Many people add Chinese angelica to their herbal tea for a unique flavor and health benefits.
Synonyms
A small tree from China grown for its pretty flowers and used in medicine
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun phrase composed of an origin adjective 'Chinese' and the plant noun 'angelica', so a learner who knows both words will understand it as the type or variety of angelica from China. This modifier+noun composition is cross-linguistically regular and directly compositional, so the meaning is immediately derivable from the parts.
Etymology
The name Chinese angelica comes from an old belief that the plant had special healing power, so people thought it was sent by 'angels' and called it angelica. That's why the name now means a Chinese plant used in cooking and traditional medicine.
