apium

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Noun apium has 1 sense

Apium, genus Apium - celery
--₁ is a kind of rosid dicot genus
--₁ is a member of
Umbelliferae, family Umbelliferae, Apiaceae, family Apiaceae, carrot family
--₁ has members: wild celery, Apium graveolens

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Apium

Definition:

Apium is a genus of plants in the family Apiaceae, commonly known as "celery", which are cultivated for their edible stalks and leaves. It includes several species like celery, celeriac, and parsley.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: Celery

1. The crisp, green stalks and leaves of the celery plant, used as a vegetable in cooking and as a garnish.

Example sentence: I added some finely chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor and crunch.

Noun: Celeriac

1. A variety of celery cultivated for its large, knobby, and edible root.

Example sentence: The chef grated some celeriac and mixed it with mayonnaise to make a tasty coleslaw.

Noun: Parsley

1. A bright green biennial herb with aromatic leaves, widely used as a garnish and flavoring in cooking.

Example sentence: The recipe calls for a sprinkle of chopped parsley on top of the dish before serving.