| angelica | <botany> 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) |
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| angelica root | The root of Angelica archangelica (family Umbelliferae); a tonic and stimulant that may cause nausea; used as a carminative, diuretic, and externally as a counterirritant. (05 Mar 2000) |
| angelical | Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel; heavenly; divine. "Angelic harps." ."Angelical actions." . "The union of womanly tenderness and angelic patience." (Macaulay) Angelic Hymn, a very ancient hymn of the Christian Church; so called from its beginning with the song of the heavenly host recorded in Luke II. 14. Origin: L. Angelicus, Gr., cf. F. Angelique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |