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Noun: angelica  an'je-li-ku
  1. Any of various tall and stout herbs of the genus Angelica having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels
    "angelica is sometimes used in traditional herbal remedies";
    - angelique
     
  2. Aromatic stems, leaves or roots of Angelica Archangelica
    "The mixologist used angelica root to infuse the gin with a unique herbal flavour"
     
  3. Candied stalks of the angelica plant
    "The pastry chef decorated the cake with strips of candied angelica"

Derived forms: angelicas

Type of: flavor [US], flavorer [US], flavoring [US], flavour [Brit, Cdn], flavourer [Brit, Cdn], flavouring [Brit, Cdn], herb, herbaceous plant, seasoner, seasoning

Part of: genus Angelica

Encyclopedia: Angelica, WI