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angelica

UK //ænˈdʒelɪkə//US //ænˈdʒelɪkə//

词源

源自拉丁语 'herba angelica'(天使草),因传统认为其有治愈功效如天使所赐。

noun

❶ 一种伞形科植物,茎和根可入药或用作调味料,常见于欧洲和亚洲,具有独特芳香。

“Angelica is often used in traditional medicine for its healing properties.”

(当归常因其疗效被用于传统医学中。)

“The candied stems of angelica are popular in cake decorations.”

(糖渍当归茎常用于蛋糕装饰。)

同义词:wild celery, archangel, garden angelica

常见短语

angelica root — 特指当归的根部,常用于中药或香料制作。

“The recipe calls for ground angelica root as a spice.”

(食谱要求加入磨碎的当归根作为香料。)