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

Norway served a delectable North Atlantic halibut confit with smoked purée celeriac, sunchoke, and cured game meat.

From The Daily Beast

Directions: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the potatoes, celeriac and onion in an earthenware-type baking dish.

From The Daily Beast

Celeriac is extensively used abroad, but, unfortunately, is little grown in America.

From Project Gutenberg

In flavor, they resemble celeriac or turnip-rooted celery, but are not so pleasing.

From Project Gutenberg

Celeriac is cooked in the same manner as Beet, and requires about the same length of time.

From Project Gutenberg

Celeriac, or Turnip-rooted Celery, is much prized on the Continent as a cooked vegetable, and as a salad.

From Project Gutenberg

Celeriac is much used in French Salads, and some appreciation is now shown for it in this country.

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