artichoke
noun
ar·ti·choke
ˈär-tə-ˌchōk 
1
: a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves
also
: its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable
Examples of artichoke in a Sentence
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Then there were artichokes and fava beans, which were in season.
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Frank Bruni Laura May Todd, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Hearts of palm, marinated artichoke hearts, capers and pepperoncini work well with other vegetables and add a unique tang.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
Go with something easy that, even so, reminds them about the existence of elegance, like chicken with artichokes and lemon or eggplant fatteh.
—Amy Rose Spiegel, SELF, 2 May 2024
Pizzas, including one with spring peas and artichokes, are also new.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Admired by Nature Artificial Artichoke Wreath For those who like to steer away from traditional spring decor, this artificial artichoke wreath is a unique find that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
And your fiber Foods that are high in fiber—like beans, artichokes, fennel and burdock—help waste move through the colon quickly, so that toxins are not reabsorbed.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
Frank Bruni Laura May Todd, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Hearts of palm, marinated artichoke hearts, capers and pepperoncini work well with other vegetables and add a unique tang.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
Go with something easy that, even so, reminds them about the existence of elegance, like chicken with artichokes and lemon or eggplant fatteh.
—Amy Rose Spiegel, SELF, 2 May 2024
Pizzas, including one with spring peas and artichokes, are also new.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Admired by Nature Artificial Artichoke Wreath For those who like to steer away from traditional spring decor, this artificial artichoke wreath is a unique find that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Canned artichokes give the rich filling its meaty heft.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024
The menu was classic bistro fare: artichokes vinaigrette, pâté maison, steak au poivre.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024
And your fiber Foods that are high in fiber—like beans, artichokes, fennel and burdock—help waste move through the colon quickly, so that toxins are not reabsorbed.
—Hannah Coates, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
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artichoke
noun
ar·ti·choke
ˈärt-ə-ˌchōk
: a tall plant related to the daisies and having a flower head which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable
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