celeriac

American

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

noun

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

celeriac British

/ sɪˈlɛrɪˌæk /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of celeriac

First recorded in 1735–45; celery + -ac

Example Sentences

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I'm partial to celeriac, rutabaga, turnip, radish and the like.

From Salon • May 14, 2023

Most cabbages can be grated or chopped into a slaw and mixed with onion, fennel, celeriac, carrots, kohlrabi.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

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

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

Two roots of salsify and one large celeriac.

From The Golden Age Cook Book by Dwight, Henrietta Latham

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