Archangelica

/ˌɑːrkænˈdʒɛlɪkə/ noun

A fragrant herb (angelica archangelica) also called angelica; traditionally used in medicine and liqueurs.

From Medieval Latin 'archangelica,' literally 'the archangel's plant,' so named because medieval herbalists believed it had divine healing properties granted by the Archangel Michael. The plant became associated with protection and healing in European folk medicine.

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