celeriac
1 synonym for celeriac, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A form of celery grown for its thick, aromatic root, which is eaten as a vegetable.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
celery root
How to use celeriac
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
roasted celeriac
celeriac soup
mashed celeriac
grated celeriac
celeriac remoulade
It is an ordinary cooking and grocery word.
Etymology
Celeriac was formed in English from the word celery plus the ending -ac. It has been used in English since the middle of the 18th century.
Full origin of celeriac →Frequently asked questions
What is celeriac?
Celeriac is a type of celery grown for its aromatic root. The root is eaten as a vegetable.
Is celeriac the same as celery root?
Yes, celery root is another name for celeriac.
How do you pronounce celeriac?
A common American way to say it is suh-LAIR-ee-ak, with the stress on the second syllable.
