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
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The first evening will spotlight the Cilento region’s local delicacies, including Controne beans, anchovies, soppressata, and artichokes.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Spring in Athens is all about artichokes, and Xoxlidaki’s stand out for their simplicity: marinated in vinegar, drizzled with lemon, and finished with a sprig or two of dill.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Intersperse ramekins of dips like roasted beet hummus, baba ghanoush, or a creamy artichoke spread for a pop of color, flavor, and texture.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Spring in Athens is all about artichokes, and Xoxlidaki’s stand out for their simplicity: marinated in vinegar, drizzled with lemon, and finished with a sprig or two of dill.
—Katherine Whittaker, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2025
Arrange artichokes, heads of lettuce, and lotus pods in similar colored vases, or use dry split peas as a vase filler.
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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