angelica
1 synonym for angelica, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall garden herb with hollow stems, related to celery and parsley, whose stalks are sometimes candied.
Synonyms
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How to use angelica
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
candied angelica
garden angelica
Etymology
From Latin angelica ("angelic"), reportedly so named because the plant was once believed to ward off disease and evil — an "angelic" herb.
Full origin of angelica →Frequently asked questions
What does “angelica” mean?
The word “angelica” means a tall garden herb with hollow stems, related to celery and parsley, whose stalks are sometimes candied. In plain terms, a tall herb, or the candied version of its stem used in baking and cake decoration.
How do you pronounce “angelica”?
“Angelica” is pronounced an-JEH-lih-kuh (/ænˈd͡ʒɛlɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “angelica” in a sentence?
Here is “angelica” used in a sentence: “The recipe called for a strip of candied angelica to decorate the top of the cake.”
What part of speech is “angelica”?
“Angelica” is a noun.
Where does the word “angelica” come from?
The word “angelica” comes from Latin. From Latin angelica ("angelic"), reportedly so named because the plant was once believed to ward off disease and evil — an "angelic" herb.
