Angelica

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  • noun. undefined
  • noun. Any of various herbs of the genus Angelica in the parsley family, having pinnately compound leaves and small white or greenish flowers in compound umbels, especially the Eurasian A. archangelica, whose roots and fruits are used in flavoring liqueurs and whose stems are candied and eaten.
  • noun. The edible stem, leaf, or root of Angelica archangelica.
  • noun. A sweet white wine or liqueur.
  • Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • noun. A tall plant, with hollow stems, genus Angelica, especially the garden angelica (Angelica archangelica).
  • noun. Candied stems of the plant, used to decorate cookies.
  • Word Usage
    "What it is: An herb, also known as Chinese angelica, that is said to mimic estrogen in the body."
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    archangel