angelica
- noun
- /ˌændʒəˈlɪkə/
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angélica
- Wild angelica grows abundantly along the riverbanks in northern Europe.
Examples
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The angelica has beautiful white flowers.
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The candied stems of angelica are often used to decorate cakes and desserts.
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She added dried angelica to the herbal tea blend for its unique flavor.
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I saw an angelica plant in the garden.
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In traditional herbal medicine, angelica is often used to promote digestive health.
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The angelica plant can grow up to five feet tall and blooms with small white flowers.
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Chefs often incorporate angelica leaves into their dishes for added flavor and aroma.
Synonyms
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A tall plant with divided leaves and groups of small white or greenish flowers
A tall herb whose stems people candy to eat and whose roots people use to make medicine
A plant people grow for its thick stems and roots that they candy or use as medicine
A European wild herb with divided leaves and white flower clusters in damp meadows and woods
A European plant with many leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers that grows in wet meadows
A plant from China whose root is used in traditional medicine and cooking
Compounds
- Specialized
A tall herb whose stems people candy to eat and whose roots people use to make medicine
- Specialized
A European wild herb with divided leaves and white flower clusters in damp meadows and woods
A small tree or bush from the eastern United States with spiny stems and clusters of white flowers
- Specialized
A plant people grow for its thick stems and roots that they candy or use as medicine
A small tree or shrub that loses its leaves, with prickly stems and big leaves often grown in gardens
A European plant with many leaves and clusters of small white or pink flowers that grows in wet meadows
How Useful
Surface Forms
Etymology
Angelica gets its name from a root word angel meaning 'angel' because people long ago believed an angel showed the plant's healing power, so it was called 'angel-like'. That's why this tall, fragrant plant was used in medicine and cooking.