Noun: artichoke 'aa(r)-ti,chowk
- Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
"They steamed the artichoke and served it with melted butter"; "They grew artichoke plants in their vegetable garden";
- globe artichoke, artichoke plant, Cynara scolymus
- A thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
"They enjoyed steamed artichokes dipped in melted butter";
- globe artichoke
Derived forms: artichokes
Type of: veg [Brit, informal], vegetable, veggie [informal]
Part of: Cynara, genus Cynara
Encyclopedia: Artichoke, Minnesota