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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Surprises abound at Somma, where your night might begin with drinking broth out of an artichoke and conclude with a study in corn and cocoa.
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Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
As the room rotates to serve up gorgeous views of Manhattan, dig into fried artichokes, a jumbo lump blue crab cake, and a bone-in rib eye.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
To increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 July 2025
For those looking to share, the artichoke dip, beet hummus and West Coast Wave Salad are perfect for grazing.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
As the room rotates to serve up gorgeous views of Manhattan, dig into fried artichokes, a jumbo lump blue crab cake, and a bone-in rib eye.
—Ellen Carpenter, AFAR Media, 17 July 2025
To increase your intake of this essential nutrient, try incorporating magnesium-rich vegetables, like spinach, kale, acorn squash, edamame, artichokes, and parsnips, into your diet.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 3 July 2025
For those looking to share, the artichoke dip, beet hummus and West Coast Wave Salad are perfect for grazing.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 6 Aug. 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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