artichoke

Noun

Meaning

The Cynara scolymus, a plant somewhat resembling a thistle, with a dilated, imbricated, and prickly involucre. The head (to which the name is also applied) is composed of numerous oval scales, inclosing the florets, sitting on a broad receptacle, which, with the fleshy base of the scales, is much esteemed as an article of food.

See Jerusalem artichoke.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

globe artichoke Cynara scolymus cardoon artichoke plant corn thistle swede chard beefsteak garlic onion oyster kohlrabi banana nozzle
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Antonyms

mineral

Hypernyms

plant vegetable veg veggie

Phrases with the word

French artichoke prickly artichoke green artichoke artichoke root aphid green artichoke aphid

Examples

After whining about how much power Iowa farmers and Wyoming ranchers have over California and its artichoke growers, the Posters get to their point: “Mr. Source: Internet

Add artichoke hearts and cook until they are lightly browned. Source: Internet

Add the cut-up chicken, sliced black olives, and artichoke hearts. Source: Internet

A medium-sized artichoke containing just 60 calories and 0.2g of fat can provide you with all these nutrients. Source: Internet

And if you really want to overdose from coolness, try artichoke toast with a few slices of avocado. Source: Internet

Seafood also will figure prominently on Uliveto’s menu, like cannolo with whipped codfish and truffle as well as artichoke and saffron tortello with red prawns and marjoram. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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