artichoke
noun
ar·ti·choke
ˈär-tə-ˌchōk 
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
Examples of artichoke in a Sentence
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Guests nibbled on tiny plates of artichokes and white fish on crackers, but perhaps as a sign of keeping costs down, the food was scarce.
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Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 15 May 2024
If the artichokes start to burn, move them to a cooler section of the grill.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
For the record, The Shaman ordered his pizza topped with artichoke hearts, basil, chicken, and mushrooms.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Then there were artichokes and fava beans, which were in season.
—Frank Bruni Laura May Todd, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Hearts of palm, marinated artichoke hearts, capers and pepperoncini work well with other vegetables and add a unique tang.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
Go with something easy that, even so, reminds them about the existence of elegance, like chicken with artichokes and lemon or eggplant fatteh.
—Amy Rose Spiegel, SELF, 2 May 2024
Pizzas, including one with spring peas and artichokes, are also new.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Admired by Nature Artificial Artichoke Wreath For those who like to steer away from traditional spring decor, this artificial artichoke wreath is a unique find that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 15 May 2024
If the artichokes start to burn, move them to a cooler section of the grill.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
For the record, The Shaman ordered his pizza topped with artichoke hearts, basil, chicken, and mushrooms.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 22 Apr. 2024
Then there were artichokes and fava beans, which were in season.
—Frank Bruni Laura May Todd, New York Times, 13 May 2024
Hearts of palm, marinated artichoke hearts, capers and pepperoncini work well with other vegetables and add a unique tang.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024
Go with something easy that, even so, reminds them about the existence of elegance, like chicken with artichokes and lemon or eggplant fatteh.
—Amy Rose Spiegel, SELF, 2 May 2024
Pizzas, including one with spring peas and artichokes, are also new.
—Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Admired by Nature Artificial Artichoke Wreath For those who like to steer away from traditional spring decor, this artificial artichoke wreath is a unique find that is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.
—Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 2 Apr. 2024
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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
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