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Definition of celeriac

celeriac

/səˈlɛr.i.æk/
ce · ler · i · ac
Plural:celeriacs
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celeriac Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A variety of celery cultivated specifically for its large, edible, turnip-like root (hypocotyl), widely used in European cuisine as a winter root vegetable.

Example

"The chef prepared a smooth, buttery celeriac purée to accompany the roasted duck."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often referred to interchangeably as 'celery root' in culinary contexts, it differs from common stalk celery in that it is cultivated specifically for its large, spherical, edible stem base rather than its stalks.

• Rhymes for celeriac

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in English in the mid-18th century, formed by combining the word 'celery' (from French 'céleri') with the suffix '-ac'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Celeriac. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celeriac
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