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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To accompany this summery serveware piece, consider buying the artichoke version while it’s also marked down.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 June 2025
Its deep-yellow flowers, formed like artichokes, last throughout the summer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
We’re fed Apollo Bar highlights like a salad rosso, a globe of radicchio segmented with chunks of blood orange, a blooming artichoke, and seasonal strawberry ice-cream cake.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Bring to a boil over medium high; cook, stirring occasionally, until the artichokes and spinach are completely warmed through and flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 30 June 2025
Its deep-yellow flowers, formed like artichokes, last throughout the summer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 June 2025
We’re fed Apollo Bar highlights like a salad rosso, a globe of radicchio segmented with chunks of blood orange, a blooming artichoke, and seasonal strawberry ice-cream cake.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Bring to a boil over medium high; cook, stirring occasionally, until the artichokes and spinach are completely warmed through and flavors meld, about 3 minutes.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 24 June 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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