Associations to the word «Celery»

Wiktionary

CELERY, noun. A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.
CELERY, noun. (uncountable) The stalks of this herb eaten as a vegetable.
CELERY CABBAGE, noun. Napa (type of Chinese cabbage)
CELERY SALT, noun. A spice ingredient used in cooking consisting of ground celery seed and salt.
CELERY SEED, noun. The seed of the plant celery, Apium graveolens, used as a seasoning in cooking.
CELERY SEEDS, noun. Plural of celery seed
CELERY VASE, noun. (historical) A Victorian era tall glass vase, ostensibly to store and serve celery stalks.

Dictionary definition

CELERY, noun. Widely cultivated herb with aromatic leaf stalks that are eaten raw or cooked.
CELERY, noun. Stalks eaten raw or cooked or used as seasoning.

Wise words

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