artichoke
4 synonyms and 0 antonyms for artichoke, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thistle-like plant whose unopened flower bud is eaten as a vegetable.
Synonyms
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How to use artichoke
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Etymology
Traced through Italian, Spanish, and Arabic back to a Middle Persian word for a thorny plant — a long journey for a single vegetable.
Full origin of artichoke →Frequently asked questions
What does “artichoke” mean?
The word “artichoke” means a thistle-like plant whose unopened flower bud is eaten as a vegetable. In plain terms, a green, spiky vegetable whose tender centre (the "heart") is prized in cooking.
How do you pronounce “artichoke”?
“Artichoke” is pronounced AHR-tih-chohk (/ˈɑɹ.tɪˌtʃoʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “artichoke” in a sentence?
Here is “artichoke” used in a sentence: “We had grilled artichoke hearts as a starter.”
What is another word for “artichoke”?
Words with a similar meaning to “artichoke” include globe artichoke, cardoon, Cynara scolymus and Cynara cardunculus.
What part of speech is “artichoke”?
“Artichoke” is a noun.
Where does the word “artichoke” come from?
The word “artichoke” comes from Italian. Traced through Italian, Spanish, and Arabic back to a Middle Persian word for a thorny plant — a long journey for a single vegetable.