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Sellerie
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sellerie
German
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Etymology
de fr céleri, from de lmo selleri, from de la selīnum, from de grc σέλῑνον. Introduced in the 17th century as a culinary term; celery was unusual in German cuisine before that time.
Pronunciation
de /ˈzɛləri/
de /ˌzɛləˈri/ southern variant
de /ˈsɛlɐˌriː/ /ˌsɛlɐˈriː/ Austria
de De-Sellerie.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
Noun
m[when pronounced with initial stress],s,s:- or
f[southern, especially Austria, and regionally elsewhere]
celery herb
de Eppich archaic or regional Zeller<q:Austria>
Usage notes
The form with initial stress is usually masculine, but may also be feminine depending on region and idiolect. The southern form with final stress is usually feminine.
The plural is rarely used in any form.
Declension
m[when pronounced with initial stress],s,s:-
f[southern, especially Austria, and regionally elsewhere]
Derived terms
de Knollensellerie celeriac
de Stangensellerie celery stalk(s)
de Staudensellerie celery stalk(s)
Descendants
et seller 1
Further reading
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