Chinese artichoke

noun

: a hardy perennial (Stachys sieboldii) native to China and Japan that is cultivated for its crisp edible tubers eaten either raw or cooked

called also chorogi, crosnes, Japanese artichoke, knotroot

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!