artichoke
noun
ar·ti·choke
ˈär-tə-ˌchōk 
1
: a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus synonym C. scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves
also
: its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable
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Other common vegetables, such as green peas, artichokes, and Brussels sprouts, offer a higher amount of fiber than broccoli.
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Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
Use frozen artichokes for the best flavor.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Dinner is an uncharacteristically staid menu of artichoke salad and roast chicken breast, punctuated by speeches and awards.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Furthermore, frozen artichokes may contain higher levels of chlorogenic acid than fresh artichokes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
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Joy Emeh, Health, 3 June 2026
Use frozen artichokes for the best flavor.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Dinner is an uncharacteristically staid menu of artichoke salad and roast chicken breast, punctuated by speeches and awards.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Furthermore, frozen artichokes may contain higher levels of chlorogenic acid than fresh artichokes.
—Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 28 May 2026
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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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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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