celery

Definition

A European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family.

Etymology

From French céleri, from Lombard sellero, from Latin selīnum, from Ancient Greek σέλῑνον (sélīnon). Displaced English march (“celery, smallage”) and smallage (“wild celery”).

Example Sentences

• "In eighteenth century France celery soup was a means of whetting the amorous appetite."