artichoke

[ˈɑːtɪtʃəʊk]

artichoke Definition

a vegetable consisting of the flower buds and lower parts of the leaves of a type of thistle, eaten as a dish.

Using artichoke: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "artichoke" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I love artichokes in my salad.

  • Example

    She cooked artichokes with garlic and lemon.

  • Example

    He ordered an artichoke pizza for dinner.

Phrases with artichoke

  • the tender inner part of the artichoke that is edible

    Example

    The heart of the artichoke is the most delicious part.

  • a dip made from artichokes, often served with crackers or bread

    Example

    We had artichoke dip as an appetizer.

  • a type of artichoke that is large and round, with thick leaves and a fleshy base

    Example

    Globe artichokes are often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Origins of artichoke

from Italian 'articiocco', from Old Spanish 'alcarchofa', from Arabic 'al-ḫaršūf'

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Summary: artichoke in Brief

An 'artichoke' [ˈɑːtɪtʃəʊk] is a vegetable consisting of the flower buds and lower parts of the leaves of a type of thistle, eaten as a dish. It is commonly used in salads, dips, and pizzas. The 'heart of an artichoke' refers to the tender inner part of the vegetable that is edible. 'Globe artichoke' is a type of artichoke that is large and round, with thick leaves and a fleshy base.