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Noun: cellar  se-lu(r)
  1. The lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
    "The old house had a damp cellar that needed waterproofing";
    - basement
     
  2. An excavation where root vegetables are stored
    "They kept potatoes and carrots fresh in the root cellar throughout the winter";
    - root cellar
     
  3. Storage space where wines are stored
    "The sommelier descended into the wine cellar to select a vintage bottle";
    - wine cellar
Verb: cellar  se-lu(r)
  1. Store (wine etc.) in a cellar
    "They cellared the vintage wines for aging"

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Derived forms: cellaring, cellars, cellared

Type of: excavation, floor, level, storage space, storey [Brit], story [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Cellar