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celery (SEL uh ree) (noun)
A plant (Apium graveolens) the stalks of which are typically ribbed and green and eaten either cooked or raw: For her daily lunch, Jan always included several sticks of celery because she liked the crunchy texture.
salary (SAL uh ree, SAL ree) (noun)
Compensation or wages paid for services: Madeline supplemented her small salary by getting a second job.

When Kent worked on a farm one summer, part of his salary was vegetables from the field. He especially liked the green celery.

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celtuce: celery + lettuce
1. A variety of lettuce, Lactuca sativa asparagina, having characteristics of both celery and lettuce which is eaten raw or cooked.
2. A blend of celery and lettuce.
  • Celery: The crisp thick leafstalks of a plant having edible roots, leafstalks, leaves, and fruits.
  • Lettuce: A common plant that is widely grown for its edible leaves, which are usually eaten in salads.
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