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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The short list includes artichokes, feverfew, chamomile, celery, angelonia, and bee balm.
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Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Mid-Winter The middle of winter is a great time to start slow-growing seeds, like onions, shallots, and artichokes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Fibrous veggies Celery, artichokes, rhubarb, corn husks, edamame pods, and kale are all no-go foods for a garbage disposal.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Its on-site restaurant is also highly acclaimed with dishes like artichoke ravioli and local beef steaks.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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Betty Cahill, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
Mid-Winter The middle of winter is a great time to start slow-growing seeds, like onions, shallots, and artichokes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2025
Fibrous veggies Celery, artichokes, rhubarb, corn husks, edamame pods, and kale are all no-go foods for a garbage disposal.
—Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Its on-site restaurant is also highly acclaimed with dishes like artichoke ravioli and local beef steaks.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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