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Definition of celeriac
celeriac
/səˈlɛr.i.æk/
ce · ler · i · ac
Plural:celeriacs
celeriac Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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
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 Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celeriac