angelica

angelica (ănjĕl`ĭkə), any species of the genus Angelica, plants of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), native to the Northern Hemisphere and New Zealand, valued for their potency as a medicament and protection against evil spirits and the plague, which probably accounts for the name; angelica is a poetic symbol for inspiration. The roots and fruits yield angelica oil, which is used in perfume, confectionery, medicine, and for flavoring liqueurs (such as angelica). The species most often used for these purposes is A. archangelica, a subarctic and alpine plant of the Old World once extensively grown but now seldom cultivated outside Germany. This and a few other species are sometimes used as ornamentals. Angelica is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Apiales, family Umbelliferae.

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angelica

any tall umbelliferous plant of the genus Angelica, having compound leaves and clusters of small white or greenish flowers, esp A. archangelica, the aromatic seeds, leaves, and stems of which are used in medicine and cookery

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angelica [an′jel·ə·kə]

(food engineering)

A spice from the perennial herbAngelica archangelicaof the ginger family.

An amber or a yellow sweet wine without muscat flavor.

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Angelica

infidel princess of exquisite grace and charm. [Ital. Lit.: Orlando Innamorato; Orlando Furioso]

See : Beauty, Sensual

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Angelica

betrays Orlando by eloping with young soldier. [Ital. Lit.: Orlando Furioso]

See : Faithlessness

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angelica

traditional representation of inspiration. [Herb Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 164]

See : Inspiration