Definition of Angelica

1. Noun. Any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels.

Exact synonyms: Angelique
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Angelica
Specialized synonyms: Angelica Archangelica, Archangel, Garden Angelica, Angelica Sylvestris, Wild Angelica

2. Noun. Candied stalks of the angelica plant.

3. Noun. Aromatic stems or leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelica.
Generic synonyms: Herb

Definition of Angelica

1. n. An aromatic umbelliferous plant (Archangelica officinalis or Angelica archangelica) the leaf stalks of which are sometimes candied and used in confectionery, and the roots and seeds as an aromatic tonic.

Definition of Angelica

1. an aromatic herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Angelica

1. 1. An aromatic umbelliferous plant (Archangelica officinalis or Angelica archangelica) the leaf stalks of which are sometimes candied and used in confectionery, and the roots and seeds as an aromatic tonic. 2. The candied leaf stalks of angelica. Angelica tree, a thorny North American shrub (Aralia spinosa), Synonym: Hercules' club. Origin: NL. See Angelic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Angelica

angekkok
angekkoks
angekok
angekoks
angel
Angel
angel's trumpet
angel's wing
angel-wing begonia
angeled
angelfish
angelfishes
angelic
angelic
angelica (current term)
angelica (current term)
angelical
angelical
angelically
angelicas
Angelica Archangelica
angelica root
Angelica sylvestris
angelim
angeling
angelique
angelman syndrome
angelologies
angelologist
angelologists

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