Angelica
/ænˈdʒɛl.ɪ.kə/noun
A flowering plant of the family Apiaceae, often used in herbal medicine and as a flavoring.
Did you know?The term 'Angelica' derives from the Latin 'angelicus', meaning 'angelic', and has associations with protection and healing in folklore.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
angelicus
“pertaining to angels or messengers from God”
Old French
Old French
angelique
“of or relating to angels, often used in a spiritual context”
Middle English
Middle English
angelike
“angelic, heavenly, suggesting purity or divine quality”
Modern English
English
Angelica
“a name for a plant associated with qualities of grace and divine protection”