angelica

Definitions


[anˈdʒɛlɪkə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, with large leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is used in cooking and herbal medicine


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Origin:
early 16th century: from medieval Latin (herba) angelica ‘angelic (herb)’, so named because it was believed to be efficacious against poisoning and disease




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