Angelic
Angelic ({not transcribed}) , adjective
[Latin angelicus, Greek {not transcribed}: compare French angélique.]
1.
Belonging to, or proceeding from, angels; resembling, characteristic of, or partaking of the nature of, an angel; heavenly; divine.
Angelic harps.
Angelical actions.
The union of womanly tenderness and angelic patience.
2.
having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub; as, an angelic smile.
3.
marked by utter benignity; resembling or befitting an angel or saint; as, angelic benificence.
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Angelic Hymn , a very ancient hymn of the Christian Church; -- so called from its beginning with the song of the heavenly host recorded in Luke ii. 14. — Eadie
Also: Angelical
Angelic , adjective
[From Angelica.]
(Chemistry) Of or derived from angelica; as, angelic acid; angelic ether.
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Angelic acid , an acid obtained from angelica and some other plants.