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celery

cel.ery \'sel-(*-)re-\ n [prob. fr. It dial. seleri, pl. of selero, modif. 
   of LL selinon)X, fr. Gk : a European herb (Apium graveolens) of the carrot 
   family; specif  : one of a cultivated variety; (A. graveolens dulce) with 
   leafstalks eaten raw or cooked