celery

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celery Edible stems of Apium graveolens var. dulce. A 100‐g portion (2 sticks) is a source of vitamin C; provides 2 g of dietary fibre; supplies 8 kcal (34 kJ). The seeds are used as a flavouring, and may be ground and mixed with pepper or salt to form a condiment. See also celeriac.

celery

views updated May 14 2018

cel·er·y / ˈsel(ə)rē/ • n. a cultivated plant (Apium graveolens var. dulce) of the parsley family, with closely packed succulent leafstalks that are eaten raw or cooked.

celery

views updated Jun 08 2018

celery Biennial plant, native to the Mediterranean and widely cultivated for its long stalks used as a vegetable. Its fruits are used as food flavouring and in medicine. Family Apiaceae/ Umbelliferae; species Apium graveolens.

celery

views updated May 23 2018

celery XVII. — F. céleri — It. dial. selleri — L. selīnon, selīnum — Gr. sélinon.

celery

views updated May 14 2018

celery See APIUM.