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If you've got a plot the size of a car or a tiny yard in Italy, you're going to be growing tomatoes and basil and celery and carrots, and everybody is still connected to the land.
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Meaning of "celery" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CELERY

From French céleri, from Italian (Lombardy) dialect selleri (plural), from Greek selinon parsley.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CELERY

celery  [ˈsɛlərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CELERY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Celery is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CELERY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

celery

Celery

Celery is a plant variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. The plant grows to 1 m tall. The leaves are pinnate to bipinnate with rhombic leaflets 3–6 cm long and 2–4 cm broad. The flowers are creamy-white, 2–3 mm in diameter, and are produced in dense compound umbels. The seeds are broad ovoid to globose, 1.5–2 mm long and wide.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CELERY


ancillary
ænˈsɪlərɪ
artillery
ɑːˈtɪlərɪ
bicarpellary
ˌbaɪkɑːˈpɛlərɪ
burglary
ˈbɜːɡlərɪ
calorie
ˈkælərɪ
capillary
kəˈpɪlərɪ
corollary
kəˈrɒlərɪ
cutlery
ˈkʌtlərɪ
distillery
dɪˈstɪlərɪ
exemplary
ɪɡˈzɛmplərɪ
formulary
ˈfɔːmjʊlərɪ
gallery
ˈɡælərɪ
hellery
ˈhɛlərɪ
Hillary
ˈhɪlərɪ
interstellary
ˌɪntəˈstɛlərɪ
low-calorie
ˌləʊˈkælərɪ
papillary
pəˈpɪlərɪ
polycarpellary
ˌpɒlɪkɑːˈpɛlərɪ
salary
ˈsælərɪ
vocabulary
vəˈkæbjʊlərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CELERY

celebrator
celebratory
celebreality
celebrities
celebrity
celebrity status
celebrity wedding
celebutante
celeriac
celerity
celery pine
celesta
celeste
celestial
celestial body
Celestial Empire
celestial equator
celestial globe
celestial guidance
celestial horizon

WORDS THAT END LIKE CELERY

art gallery
chandlery
costume jewellery
cyclery
field artillery
jewellery
ladies´ gallery
National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
peanut gallery
photo gallery
picture gallery
play to the gallery
portrait gallery
press gallery
public gallery
rogues´ gallery
saddlery
viewing gallery
wild celery

Synonyms and antonyms of celery in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «celery» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CELERY

Find out the translation of celery to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of celery from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «celery» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

芹菜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

apio
570 millions of speakers

English

celery
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अजमोदा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كَرْفَس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сельдерей
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

salsão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেলারি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

céleri
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Saderi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sellerie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

セロリ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

셀러리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Celery
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cần tây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

செலரி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अजमोदा (ओवा)
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kereviz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sedano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

seler
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

селера
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

țelină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σέλινο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

seldery
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

selleri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selleri
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of celery

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CELERY»

The term «celery» is very widely used and occupies the 3.171 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CELERY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «celery» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «celery» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about celery

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10 QUOTES WITH «CELERY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word celery.
1
Roz Chast
Even if you don't have any dishes, you need a celery dish.
2
Tony Danza
I want to do a book called 'Shopping and Cooking for One with Tony Danza,' where I will show you how to shop. And, by the way, it should be a movement, because there are many single people in this world. You go to the supermarket, and you need celery, you gotta buy a whole head of celery. It's very difficult for single people.
3
Lisa Edelstein
I'm obsessed with broccoli, carrots, celery, string beans, snap peas, black kale, brussels sprouts, cabbage - I could go on! They used to call me 'rabbit' when I was a kid. I hate mushrooms, though. I apologize to fungi lovers, but this way, there's more for you!
4
Todd English
I love celery and people don't use it a lot. celery and flavors in that family - it really brightens and is refreshing.
5
Jackee Harry
My mornings go by so fast I forget breakfast. Lunch - that's turned out to be my biggest meal. I like tuna fish with low-fat mayonnaise and celery, egg whites and garlic. It's delish.
6
Frances Mayes
If you've got a plot the size of a car or a tiny yard in Italy, you're going to be growing tomatoes and basil and celery and carrots, and everybody is still connected to the land.
7
Jamie Oliver
Many kids can tell you about drugs but do not know what celery or courgettes taste like.
8
Jared Polis
Pizza certainly has its place in school meals, but equating it with broccoli, carrots and celery seriously undermines this nation's efforts to support children's health and their ability to learn because of better school nutrition.
9
Rico Rodriguez
I go for crunchy things - I like green beans, broccoli, asparagus, celery and carrots. I'm not a fruit eater, though.
10
Suzanne Somers
Be sure to buy organic versions of the 'dirty dozen:' the fruits and vegetables that, when grown conventionally, are loaded with pesticides and chemicals: Grapes, apples, lettuce, bell peppers, carrots, nectarines, peaches, strawberries, pears, kale, and celery.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CELERY»

Discover the use of celery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to celery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wireworms and their control on irrigated lands
7) I/2 teaspoon salt 2 hard cooked eggs, sliced 1/2 cup cooked or canned peas 6 stuffed olives, sliced 1 teaspoon onion juice 1/2 cup finely chopped celery Mix first five ingredients and pour over turkey. Allow to stand 1 to 2 hours, turning ...
Merton Chesleigh Lane, Marshall Weddell Stone, 1960
2
Celery Culture
This comprehensive text by William Beattie offers information on all aspects of the cultivation and use of celery.
William Beattie, 2009
3
How to Grow Celery Anywhere: Giving the Principles Which ...
This is a facsimile reprint of the original book by Peter J Schuur, rebuilt using the latest technology.
Peter J. Schuur, 2010
4
How to Cultivate and Preserve Celery
The cultivation and preservation of celery are explained in this 1860 guide.
Theophilus Roessle, Henry Olcott, 2008
5
The Celery Stalks At Midnight
James Howe. The Celery Stalks at Midnight The Disappearance IT WAS NOT a dark and stormy night.
James Howe, 2012
6
Diseases of Fruits and Vegetables: Diagnosis and Management
Celery Diseases and their Management Richard N. Raid Everglades Research and Education Center, University of Florida, 3200 East Palm Beach Road, Belle Glade, FL 33430, USA Abstract: Celery ranks third among the world's salad ...
Naqvi, S.A.M.H. Naqvi, 2004
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Celery Culture; a Practical Treatise on the Principles ...
The writing of this book has afforded him pleasure in his leisure moments, and that pleasure would be much increased if he knew that the perusal of it would create any bond of sympathy between himself and the angling community in general.
W. R. B. Beattie, 2008
8
Boober Fraggle's Celery Souffle
Boober Fraggle shares his favorite recipe for celery soufflâe.
Louise Gikow, 1984
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The Oxford Companion to American Food and Drink
Andrew F. Smith. Celery 100 Cereal, Cold 101. others. Although they were not yet called “celebrity chefs,” the enhanced status of the American-made chef contributed significantly to the celebrity chef phenomenon. Organizations within the ...
Andrew F. Smith, 2007
10
Farmer John's Cookbook
T'fie Crop The highlight of this morning was trying to harvest celery in the rain. Let me draw you a picture of what it looked like in the celery: I found myself sinking down deeper and deeper in the muddy bed with every added raindrop, almost ...
John Peterson, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CELERY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term celery is used in the context of the following news items.
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Recipe for corn, potato, and bacon chowder
Begin by rendering bacon and use some of the fat to saute a sweet onion and celery. Add corn, golden potatoes, and chicken or vegetable ... «Boston Globe, Jul 15»
2
The 20 best Italian recipes: part 2
Ten minutes before serving, add the celery, the cabbage cut into strips, ... Heat half the butter, the oil, shallots and celery in a heavy-bottomed ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
Crab Cakes | Paul Fehribach
Add the onion, carrot, celery, bell pepper and garlic, and stir in with a wooden spoon until evenly combined. Add the crabmeat and 1/2 cup of ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
4
Wellington chefs woo with veges
His dish - Salt baked celery root, braised endive, potato fennel mousse, textures of winter vegetables - was a knock out for its use of celeriac, ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
Southern food is the focus of The Brown dinner
Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the roux, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are well sweated and translucent, about 4 to 6 ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
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Shrimp and Grits | Paul Fehribach
Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the roux, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are well sweated and translucent, about 4 to 6 ... «The Courier-Journal, Jul 15»
7
The great pea guac debate
Subsequent recipes called for ground clams, minced celery, mayonnaise, and chopped nuts. Peas. While none of the chefs have taken the ... «Guelph Mercury, Jul 15»
8
Fish pie is all the better for a bit of smokiness
Celeriac newbie alert! Do not let that rough exterior fool you. Its flavour is delicate, with a suggestion of celery. The raw flesh is crisp to the bite, ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
9
A rainbow of fresh juice
Virgin Mary juice, made with celery, tomatoes, kale, garlic, parsley and lemon, by Wes Coffman of Juice on the Square. (Christopher Chung/ ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Jul 15»
10
Debunking some popular food myths
My suggestion: small chips, baby carrots and cleverly cut celery to remove the temptation and avoid a wrestling match. Does an apple a day ... «Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jul 15»

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