Definitions for: Angelica


[n] aromatic stems or leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelica
[n] candied stalks of the angelica plant
[n] any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels



Webster (1913) Definition: An*gel"i*ca, n. [NL. See Angelic.] (Bot.)
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}), called also Hercules' club.

Synonyms: angelique

See Also: Angelica Archangelica, Angelica sylvestris, archangel, flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, garden angelica, genus Angelica, herb, herb, herbaceous plant, seasoner, seasoning, wild angelica

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