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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Add frozen artichokes to your classic spinach dip recipe and thank us later.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people like to stuff artichokes with breadcrumbs, herbs, or cheese.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
The morning menu of crepes, salmon on buckwheat blinis, super smoothies, and acai bowls flips to French-Austrian bistro classics later on, including crispy artichoke, coq au vin with spaetzle, and a showpiece bouillabaisse—plus desserts such as a baked apple and a baba with orange sorbet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with a choice of cocktails, wines and champagne, guests were treated with a fresh and sophisticated meal that included a marinated sea bass carpaccio with basil oil, tagliatelle pasta with artichokes and truffle shavings and for desert, a vacherin with pear and yuzu.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people like to stuff artichokes with breadcrumbs, herbs, or cheese.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 4 Feb. 2026
The morning menu of crepes, salmon on buckwheat blinis, super smoothies, and acai bowls flips to French-Austrian bistro classics later on, including crispy artichoke, coq au vin with spaetzle, and a showpiece bouillabaisse—plus desserts such as a baked apple and a baba with orange sorbet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Along with a choice of cocktails, wines and champagne, guests were treated with a fresh and sophisticated meal that included a marinated sea bass carpaccio with basil oil, tagliatelle pasta with artichokes and truffle shavings and for desert, a vacherin with pear and yuzu.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/artichoke. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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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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