artichoke
Translation
artichoke
Examples
I love grilled artichoke hearts.
I love grilled artichoke hearts.
She ordered a spinach and artichoke dip.
She ordered a spinach and artichoke dip.
Grammar Patterns
((an artichoke)) a type of vegetable An artichoke is technically a flower bud.
Similar Words
No direct synonyms.
Etymology
From Italian 'articiocco', which comes from Arabic 'al-kharshuf', meaning 'the thistle'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a piece of 'art' that makes you 'choke' because of its spiky leaves.