1. a tall aromatic plant of the parsley family, used in cooking and herbal medicine
Usage: botanical
2. the candied stems or roots of the angelica plant, used as a flavoring or decoration in baking
Usage: culinary

Examples

• The chef garnished the cake with pieces of green angelica.
• Angelica grows wild in many northern regions.
• She added angelica root to her herbal tea blend.
• The recipe called for chopped angelica as a decoration.
• Wild angelica can reach heights of six feet.
• Candied angelica is often used in traditional fruitcakes.