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

Certain dietary supplements like milk thistle, artichoke leaf, and dandelion may help improve your liver function by reducing inflammation and harmful cells in your body. —Devineé Lingo, M.s., Rdn, Health, 9 Sep. 2024

In large bowl combine macaroni, Hatch peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, olives, pine nuts, raisins, lemon juice, and paprika and mix. —Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 15 Aug. 2024

The martini bar's dish is made with artichoke hearts. —Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 5 Aug. 2024

Other vegetable no-nos, include onion skins and artichokes Eggshells While opinions on this vary, McEwen recommends not putting eggshells down the drain to avoid eventual backups. —Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2024

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

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