jerusalem artichoke
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Definition
- Noun:
- A tuber: The edible tuber of a species of sunflower (Helianthus tuberosus), resembling a knobby potato. It can be eaten raw, boiled, or sliced thin and fried.
- A plant: A tall perennial plant (Helianthus tuberosus) with hairy stems and leaves, cultivated for its edible tubers.
Usage Examples
- Noun (referring to the tuber):
- The salad was made with raw, thinly sliced Jerusalem artichoke.
- For dinner, we had roasted Jerusalem artichoke with herbs.
- Noun (referring to the plant):
- The Jerusalem artichoke grows very tall and has yellow flowers in late summer.
- We planted a row of Jerusalem artichokes at the back of the garden.
Advanced Usage
- The term Jerusalem artichoke is often used in contrast to the globe artichoke, which is a different plant entirely.
- In some culinary contexts, the tuber is referred to simply as a "sunchoke," a modern marketing name to avoid confusion.
Variants and Related Words
- Sunchoke (n): A common alternative name for the Jerusalem artichoke tuber, especially in grocery stores and modern recipes.
- Helianthus tuberosus (n): The botanical Latin name for the Jerusalem artichoke plant.
Synonyms
- Sunroot: Another less common name for the tuber, referencing its relation to the sunflower.
- Earth apple: A historical name used in some regions.
Notes on Meaning
- It is important to note that the Jerusalem artichoke is not from Jerusalem and is not a true artichoke. The name is considered a misnomer. The "Jerusalem" part is believed to be a corruption of the Italian word , meaning "sunflower."
- The primary meaning refers to the edible tuber, which is the part most commonly used in cooking. The secondary meaning refers to the plant that produces this tuber.
Noun
- sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips
- tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
- edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke