angelica (anjelika)

[ML., sc. herb a, fem. of LL. angelic us, angelic (see angelic1 ): with allusion to the supposed magical virtues po e ed by some of the species.] 1. [ cap.] [NL.] A genus of tall umbelliferous plants found in the northern temperate regions and in New Zealand.-2. The popular name of the more common species belonging to the closely allied gen IMG:content-0737.png:[blocks in formation] angelical (an-jel'i-kal), a . [= Sp. angelical , angelical is : see angelic and -al.] Same as angelic1 . Others more mild, Retreated in a silent valley, sing With notes angelical to many a harp. Milton , P. L., ii. 548. angelically (an-jel'i-kal-i), adv. In an angelic manner; like an angel. angelical ne (an-jel'i-kal-nes), n. The quality of being angelic; the nature or character of an angel; excellence more than human. Angelic als (an-jel'i-kalz), n. pl. [NL. angel i cales, pl.,