angelica

word

Definition

Angelica is a plant with aromatic stems and roots, used as an herb and in traditional medicine. 'Angelica' is also a female given name.

Usage & Nuances

'Angelica' as a plant is mainly used in botanical, culinary, or herbal medicine contexts. As a name, it is feminine and common in various cultures. Not to be confused with 'angelic' (meaning 'like an angel').

Spanish: angélica (planta) - angélica (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): angélica (planta) - Angélica (nome feminino)Portuguese (PT): angélica (planta) - Angélica (nome feminino)Chinese (Simplified): 当归 - 藏芹 (植物) - 安吉丽卡 (人名)Chinese (Traditional): 當歸 - 藏芹 (植物) - 安琪莉卡 (人名)Hindi: अंजेलिका (जड़ी-बूटी) - अंजेलिका (लड़कियों का नाम)Arabic: أنجليكا (نبات) - أنجيليكا (اسم أنثوي)Bengali: অ্যান্জেলিকা (উদ্ভিদ) - অ্যানজেলিকা (মেয়েদের নাম)Russian: дудник (растение) - Анжелика (имя)Japanese: アンジェリカ（植物）- アンジェリカ（女性名）Vietnamese: đương quy (thảo mộc) - Angelica (tên nữ)Korean: 당귀(식물) - 안젤리카(여자 이름)Turkish: melekotu (bitki) - Angelica (kadın ismi)Urdu: اینجیلِکا (پودا) - انجیلیکا (عورت کا نام)Indonesian: angelika (tanaman herbal) - Angelica (nama perempuan)

Example Sentences

Angelica is used in herbal medicine for its healing properties.

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My friend's name is Angelica.

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We saw angelica growing by the river.

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Angelica’s cake had a unique flavor because she added angelica root to the recipe.

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Some people use angelica tea to help with digestion.

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Everyone calls her Angelica, but that’s actually her middle name.

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