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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: Medieval Latin herba angelica 'angelic plant'; because of its supposed healing powers

angelica

 noun
     
Related topics: Food, Plants
an‧gel‧i‧ca [uncountable]
HBPDF a plant that smells sweet and is used in cooking
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