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