Definition

Noun: 1. A commercially cultivated variety of celery characterized by its green stalks: "Pascal celery" refers to specific cultivars of celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce) grown for consumption, distinguished by their crisp, predominantly green stalks, as opposed to varieties that are blanched (whitened) during growth.

Usage Notes

• "Pascal celery" is a common term in agriculture, horticulture, and commercial produce. It is the standard type found in most grocery stores.
• The term is often used to differentiate it from "golden" or "blanched" celery, which has lighter-colored, milder-tasting stalks.
• It functions as a compound noun where "Pascal" specifies the type of celery.

Examples

• Noun:
  • For this recipe, use one bunch of Pascal celery, as its robust flavor holds up well in soups.
  • The farm specializes in growing Pascal celery for the national market.
  • Compared to blanched varieties, Pascal celery has a darker green color and a stronger taste.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Pascal" is a proprietary or varietal name that became generic for this type of celery. It is not typically used in possessive forms (e.g., "Pascal's celery" is uncommon).

Variants and Related Words

• Celery (n): The general plant species (), of which Pascal celery is a common variety.
• Green celery (n): A descriptive synonym often used interchangeably with "Pascal celery."
• Celeriac (n): A related vegetable cultivated for its large edible root rather than its stalks.
• Blanched celery (n): Celery grown in a way (e.g., earthed up) to limit sunlight, resulting in pale, milder stalks.

Synonyms

• Green celery
• Green stalk celery
• Standard celery (in a commercial context)

Antonyms

• Blanched celery
• Golden celery
• White celery

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Celery stalk: An individual stem or rib of a celery plant, especially from Pascal celery.
• Celery heart: The tender, inner stalks of the celery bunch.

Noun

1. any of several types of commercially grown celery having green stalks