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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For a more elevated take, add some capers, roasted garlic, or chopped jarred artichokes.
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Researchers stated that ginger targeted the stomach while the artichoke targeted the small intestine.3
When taken before lunch and dinner, the supplement significantly improved nausea, stomach pain, gas, and bloating compared to a placebo.3
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—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
This tuber with lumpy branches, reddish-brown skin and a slightly sweet-ish flavor isn’t a true artichoke at all and has nothing to do with Jerusalem.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Pair with buttered artichoke followed by duck breast and foie gras, or with a decadent dessert such as pumpkin pie.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
Researchers stated that ginger targeted the stomach while the artichoke targeted the small intestine.3
When taken before lunch and dinner, the supplement significantly improved nausea, stomach pain, gas, and bloating compared to a placebo.3
3.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 2025
This tuber with lumpy branches, reddish-brown skin and a slightly sweet-ish flavor isn’t a true artichoke at all and has nothing to do with Jerusalem.
—John Mariani, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Pair with buttered artichoke followed by duck breast and foie gras, or with a decadent dessert such as pumpkin pie.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for artichoke
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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 11 Mar. 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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