artichoke

/'ɑ:titʃouk/

Thân thiện

A chef prepares a fresh artichoke in the kitchen.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A thistle-like plant cultivated for its edible flower bud: The artichoke is a perennial plant (Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus) native to the Mediterranean region. It is grown primarily for its large, unopened flower head, which is consumed as a vegetable.
   • The edible flower head of this plant: The part of the plant that is eaten consists of the fleshy bases of the bracts (often called "leaves" or "scales") and the heart, which is the tender core of the bud.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We had steamed artichoke with lemon butter for an appetizer.
  • The artichoke is a member of the thistle family.
  • She grows artichokes in her garden every summer.

Advanced Usage

• "Artichoke heart": Refers specifically to the soft, central, most prized part of the artichoke bud after the inedible fuzzy "choke" and tough outer bracts are removed.
  • The salad was topped with marinated artichoke hearts.
• "Globe artichoke": A common name used to distinguish the standard edible artichoke from other types, like the Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Globe artichokes are in season during the spring.

Variants and Related Words

• Jerusalem artichoke (n): A different plant (), also known as a sunchoke, which produces an edible tuber. It is not related to the globe artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichokes can be roasted like potatoes.

Synonyms

• Globe artichoke: The most common synonym.
• Cynara scolymus: The botanical name for the plant.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
2. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

Từ đồng nghĩa

• globe artichoke
• artichoke plant
• Cynara scolymus