plural celeries
: a European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot family
specifically
: one of a cultivated variety (A. graveolens var. dulce) with leafstalks eaten raw or cooked
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Add shallot and celery to pan; cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Eating whole celery can also boost health by providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days when the only options available at fast-casual restaurants were the celery sticks that came with chicken wings.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2024
Cow parsnip is sometimes called Indian celery or American cow parsnip.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Eating whole celery can also boost health by providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Oct. 2024
Gone are the days when the only options available at fast-casual restaurants were the celery sticks that came with chicken wings.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 6 Oct. 2024
Cow parsnip is sometimes called Indian celery or American cow parsnip.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Celery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/celery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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celery
noun
cel·ery
ˈsel-(ə-)rē 
plural celeries
: a European herb related to the carrot and widely grown for the thick edible stems
also
: the stems of celery used for food
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