Artichoke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Artichoke is a noun meaning (countable) A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.
Meaning
(countable) A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.
More Meanings
- A dull green colour, like that of an artichoke.
Example Sentences
At the greenmarket, it’s still mostly potatoes and apples. There are no tender greens, fava beans, peas, asparagus, artichokes, sorrel, rhubarb or early strawberries. Those harbingers of the season are said to be full of chi, or qi, the Chinese word for life force. We’re craving them as we’re craving lighter, brighter-tasting meals, food that is greener and fresher.
Word Forms
- artichokes
Synonyms for artichoke
Depending on context, synonyms include cardoon.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cardoon, chardoon, crosne, chorogi, card, cuckoopint.
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