Angelica

An-gel-i-ca · proper_noun

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Definitions

proper_noun

  1. 1.

    A female given name of Latin origin, meaning "angelic."

  2. 2.

    (noun, lowercase) A tall aromatic plant used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Related words

See also: Angela, Angelina, angel

Etymology

From Latin angelicus ("angelic"), from angelus ("angel"). The plant was so named because it was believed to have protective powers against evil and illness.