anˈjelə̇kə, aan-, -ēkə noun
Etymology: New Latin, from Medieval Latin, angelica plant, from Late Latin, feminine of angelicus angelic; from the supposed medicinal properties
1. capitalized : a genus of herbs (family Umbelliferae) found in the temperate zone and New Zealand and having decompound leaves, mostly white flowers, and prominently dorsal-ribbed fruit
2. also an·ge·lique |anjə|lēk, |aan- -s
[ angelique from French angélique ]
: any plant of the genus Angelica ; especially : a biennial cultivated herb ( A. archangelica ) having rootstalks that are candied and roots and seeds that yield a flavoring oil — see angelica oil
3. -s usually capitalized
[Mexican Spanish angélica, from feminine of angélico angelic, from Late Latin angelicus ]
: a sweet straw-colored or amber-colored dessert wine produced in California
4. or angelique -s
[ angelica probably from Italian, Prob. from French angélique, from angélique angelic; angelique probably from French angélique ]
: a lute with approximately 16 strings tuned scalewise — called also angelot