angelica

noun an·gel·i·ca \an-ˈje-li-kə\

Definition of ANGELICA

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

capitalized : a sweet fortified wine

Origin of ANGELICA

New Latin, genus name, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, feminine of angelicus angelic, from Late Greek angelikos, from Greek, of a messenger, from angelos

First Known Use: 1527

Medical Dictionary

angelica

noun an·gel·i·ca \an-ˈjel-i-kə\

Medical Definition of ANGELICA

capitalized : a genus of usually white-flowered herbs of the family Umbelliferae native to the northern hemisphere and New Zealand

: 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