artichoke

noun

ar·ti·choke | \ ˈär-tə-ˌchōk

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 Highlights include Dungeness crab-artichoke dip and a meyer lemon tart with raspberry meringue. — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, "15 Bay Area restaurants serving Easter specials, from brunch spreads to roast lamb," 26 Mar. 2021 Jaber Hmeidat says his sons, ages 9 and 12, left their home in the hills south of Hebron earlier this week to forage for akoub, a wild artichoke-like vegetable that is currently in season. — Saphora Smith, NBC News, "Video shows Israeli forces detain Palestinian boys. They say they went foraging for vegetables.," 12 Mar. 2021 Through Hsiung’s camera, its components become totemic, almost erotic: the tapered neck of the artichoke, the smooth flesh of the fish. — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, "The Escapism and Camaraderie of a Zoom Cooking Class," 17 Mar. 2021 For a case in point, Home Bistro offers this savory dish: Lemon-Caper Piccata Steak with Roasted Garlic Marble Potatoes and Tunisian Cauliflower Gratin with a zesty artichoke-lemon butter sauce. — Erica Puisis, Forbes, "The Best Meal Delivery Services: Prepped Meals For Every Diet & Preference," 24 Feb. 2021 Our thoughts: This dip is packed with plenty of veggies -- spinach, artichoke and onions -- all of which retained their fresh flavor, in a rich and creamy cheese sauce. — cleveland, "What’s the best frozen appetizers from store brands at Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods? Taste test results," 7 Feb. 2021 As Peter Rowe puts it, treating ME/CFS is like peeling an artichoke. — New York Times, "What If You Never Get Better From Covid-19?," 21 Jan. 2021 Place artichoke hearts, then strips of red pepper over the meats. — New York Times, "Downscale Your Super Bowl Spread," 30 Jan. 2021 Outside the beds, 5-year-old artichoke plants thrive in the front garden. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Three gardeners find purpose in growing their own produce during pandemic," 12 Dec. 2020

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