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Definition of celery in English: celerynoun ˈsɛləriˈsɛl(ə)ri mass nounA cultivated plant of the parsley family, with closely packed succulent leaf stalks which are used as a salad or cooked vegetable. Apium graveolens variety dulce, family Umbelliferae Example sentencesExamples - Peel the carrots and cut them into large chunks, then cut the leeks and celery into short lengths.
- Slice the carrots, leeks and celery and add to the pot with the parsley stalks and bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a pan, then sauté the carrot, celery and onion until golden.
- A male with young in the nest will avidly take care of a stalk of celery or a head of lettuce daily.
- Finely chop the shallots, garlic, basil, celery, parsley and beetroot and place in a bowl.
Origin Mid 17th century: from French céleri, from Italian dialect selleri, based on Greek selinon 'parsley'. Definition of celery in US English: celerynounˈsel(ə)rēˈsɛl(ə)ri A cultivated plant of the parsley family, with closely packed succulent leafstalks that are eaten raw or cooked. Apium graveolens variety dulce, family Umbelliferae Example sentencesExamples - Heat the oil in a pan, then sauté the carrot, celery and onion until golden.
- Peel the carrots and cut them into large chunks, then cut the leeks and celery into short lengths.
- Slice the carrots, leeks and celery and add to the pot with the parsley stalks and bay leaves, salt and pepper.
- Finely chop the shallots, garlic, basil, celery, parsley and beetroot and place in a bowl.
- A male with young in the nest will avidly take care of a stalk of celery or a head of lettuce daily.
Origin Mid 17th century: from French céleri, from Italian dialect selleri, based on Greek selinon ‘parsley’. |