English Explanatory Dictionary

celery vase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A tall glass vase of the Victorian era, ostensibly to store and serve celery stalks.

Word forms

celery vase celery vases

Etymology

It has been claimed that the name was given to avoid the higher taxes on decorative glassware that did not apply to practical household ware.

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