Jerusalem artichoke

noun

Je·​ru·​sa·​lem artichoke jə-ˈrü-s(ə-)ləm- 

-ˈrüz-ləm-, 

-ˈrü-zə-

: a perennial sunflower (Helianthus tuberosus) of the U.S. and Canada widely cultivated for its tubers that are used as a vegetable and as a livestock feed

also : its tubers

Examples of Jerusalem artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

America gave scores of new foods to the rest of the world—corn, tomatoes, potatoes, chile peppers, LightRocket via Getty Images sweet peppers, Jerusalem artichoke, pumpkins, turkey, agave, turkey, cacao, pineapple, squash, vanilla, wild rice, and more. —John Mariani, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026

Menu options include Jerusalem artichoke zuppa, bluefin tuna crudo, tortellini ala bolognese, heritage turkey with traditional sides and much more. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

The inulin from Jerusalem artichoke may cause some digestive upset for those with IBS. —Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Health, 9 Aug. 2024

The latest seasonal dishes include an Onsen tamago-style egg served with potato foam, and cabbage stuffed with Jerusalem artichoke and hazelnuts. —Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Jerusalem by folk etymology from Italian girasole girasole

First Known Use

1639, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Jerusalem artichoke

• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk
• menfolk
• provoke