artichoke
Translation
artichoke
Examples
We had steamed artichokes for a starter.
We had steamed artichokes for a starter.
Artichoke hearts are delicious on pizza.
Artichoke hearts are delicious on pizza.
Grammar Patterns
((an artichoke)) a type of vegetable We had steamed artichokes for a starter.
Similar Words
thistle, cardoon
Etymology
From Italian 'articiocco', which comes from Arabic 'al-kharshuf', meaning 'the thistle'.
Memory Tips
Imagine it's an 'arty' vegetable that might make you 'choke' if you eat the tough leaves.