celeriac

American  

[suh-ler-ee-ak, -leer-] / səˈlɛr iˌæk, -ˈlɪər- /

noun

celeriacs plural

1. a variety of celery, Apium graveolens rapaceum, of the parsley family, having a large, edible, turniplike root.

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celeriac British  

/ sɪˈlɛrɪˌæk /

noun

1. a variety of celery, Apium graveolens rapaceum, with a large turnip-like root, used as a vegetable

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• celeriacs
  plural

Etymology

Origin of celeriac

First recorded in 1735–45; celery + -ac

Example Sentences

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celeriac

Concentrate a celeriac purée and pair it with crispy celeriac chips for a textural, flavor-matched duo.

From Salon ● May 16, 2025

A famously bougie grocery chain in the United Kingdom which offers an array of upscale foods, from strawberry-and-pink-champagne preserves to celeriac remoulade.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2023

The pop-star-turned-vicar's winning menu featured a roast partridge with caramelised pear, cabbage, celeriac, chestnut and lardons with bread sauce, pear gravy and five gold ring potatoes.

From BBC ● Dec. 24, 2021

Among the highlights on the Garden Room menu are beef tartare, slow-roasted celeriac, grilled cabbage with mushrooms, and grilled heritage pork loin.

From New York Times ● Sep. 15, 2020

Pare the celeriac, cut in thin, narrow slices, and put into cold water.

From The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc. by Greenbaum, Florence Kreisler