"celery vase" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: celery vases [plural]
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. Head templates: {{en-noun}} celery vase (plural celery vases)
  1. (historical) A tall glass vase of the Victorian era, ostensibly to store and serve celery stalks. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-celery_vase-en-noun-6Lp-jWdS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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