Etymology

celeriac

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Today it means: A form of celery, Apium graveolens, having an aromatic taproot eaten as a vegetable. Full definition →

First used mid 18th century
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The story

From celery + -ac.

First known use, by meaning

  • from mid 18th century A form of celery, Apium graveolens, having an aromatic taproot eaten as a vegetable.

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