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Definition of celtuce

celtuce

/ˈsɛl.təs/
cel · tuce
Plural:celtuces
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celtuce Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A cultivar of lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. asparagina) grown primarily for its thick, crisp stem rather than its leaves, notable for its mild, nutty flavor and widespread use in Chinese cuisine.

Example

"The chef prepared a refreshing cold appetizer by peeling the celtuce and cutting the pale green stem into thin, crunchy matchsticks."

• Nearby Words

cello
celosia
celotex
celtuce
cement
cempedak
centaurea

Word Origin & Etymology

A portmanteau of 'celery' and 'lettuce', coined by the Burpee Seed Company in the 1940s to market the vegetable to American consumers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Celtuce. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/celtuce
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