celeriac

[ suh-ler-ee-ak, -leer- ]

noun

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

celeriac

/ sɪˈlɛrɪˌæk /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of celeriac¹

First recorded in 1735–45; celery + -ac

Word History and Origins

Origin of celeriac¹

C18: from celery + -ac, of unexplained origin

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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

From BBC

Her menu will center on dishes cooked over a wood fire, like braised duck served with cornbread enriched with duck fat, game pies, and pork shoulder simmered overnight with cider and celeriac.

From New York Times

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

What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?

From BBC