n.
Pronunciation: an- ' je-li-k ə
Function: noun
Etymology: New Latin, genus name, from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin, feminine of angelicus angelic, from Late Greek angelikos, from Greek, of a messenger, from angelos
Date: 1527
1 a : any of a genus ( Angelica ) of herbs of the carrot family especially : a Eurasian biennial or perennial ( A. archangelica ) whose roots and seeds yield a flavoring oil and whose young stems are often candied b : a confection prepared from angelica
2 capitalized : a sweet fortified wine produced in California