artichoke

ar·ti·choke | \ ˈär-tə-ˌchōk

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Definition of artichoke

1 : a tall Mediterranean composite herb (Cynara scolymus) resembling a thistle with coarse pinnately incised leaves also : its edible immature flower head which is cooked as a vegetable

2 : jerusalem artichoke

Examples of artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Stir artichokes and add pears; roast another 10 to 12 minutes until artichokes and pears are tender when pierced with a fork. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "It’s time to give knotty, nutty Jerusalem artichokes a chance. Here are some options.," 31 Jan. 2020 Then pasta is added to the pot where it is cooked al dente before the artichokes and ribbons of spinach are stirred in. — oregonlive, "Quick and flavorful chickpea stew is perfect for busy nights," 3 Oct. 2019 On Triple D Nation, Cane Rosso’s crew cooked zucchini and artichoke fritters and a pizza called the Billy Ray Valentine: mozzarella, vodka sauce, smoked bacon, bacon marmalade and Sweety Drop peppers. — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, "D-FW pizza joint Cane Rosso will again appear on Food Network TV show," 21 Feb. 2020 Choose from specialty or build-your-own pies with toppings that range from artichokes to Italian sausage. — azcentral, "5 restaurants near Dodgers and White Sox spring training games at Camelback Ranch," 10 Feb. 2020 Pick at Kristen’s artichoke dish at the bar while sipping on some sauvignon blanc (my go-to drink). — Gabrielle Farrell, refinery29.com, "5 Days On The Campaign Trail With Elizabeth Warren’s Press Secretary," 30 Jan. 2020 In this class, students will pair up to learn how to make pasta dough from scratch and will fill the ravioli with spinach and artichoke. — Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Classes on risotto, baking for kids and more will take place at Glorioso's Appetito," 29 Jan. 2020 The contraband was a scale from a pangolin, an armored anteater that looks a cross between an artichoke and a Pokémon. — Los Angeles Times, "It’s a mammal. It looks like an artichoke. And China is driving it toward extinction," 1 Sep. 2019 Fold in sour cream, dried spinach and artichoke hearts. — Karen Elizabeth Watts, Dallas News, "How to create a ‘frycuterie’ board with 6 creative dips for your Super Bowl party," 28 Jan. 2020

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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 30 Mar. 2020.

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