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

2

: jerusalem artichoke

Examples of artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In their restaurant 95% of ingredients are produced by members of the cooperative and are used to create dishes such as nettle and dandelion croquettes, or artichokes stuffed with hazelnuts. —Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Order prosciutto and crispy artichokes for the table, topped off with a glass from their extensive American and European wine list. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025

The event centers on a feast of artichoke dishes, a concert, and fireworks. —Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025

The eclectic current menu includes: tempura mushroom; scallop crudo; and glazed rib with jerusalem artichokes. Goldie, helmed by young chef Aishling Moore, is another hot ticket (book well in advance). —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect articiocco, ultimately from Arabic al-khurshūf the artichoke

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing artichoke

• globe artichoke
• Jerusalem artichoke

Rhymes for artichoke

• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk

Kids Definition

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