ANGELIC, or Angelical, something belonging to, or that partakes of, the Nature of Angels. See ANGEL.
Thus, we say, an Angelical Life, &c.—St. Thomas is styled the Angelical Doctor.—The Angelical Salutation is called by the Romanists Ave Maria. See AVE.
The Greeks distinguish two Kinds of Monks: Those who profess the most perfect Rule of Life, are called Monks of the Great or Angelical Habit.
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