noun

artichoke

artichoke

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.

((an artichoke)) a type of vegetable We had steamed artichokes for a starter.

thistle, cardoon

From Italian 'articiocco', which comes from Arabic 'al-kharshuf', meaning 'the thistle'.

Think of it as an 'arty' vegetable that might make you 'choke' if you eat the tough leaves.

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