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

2

: jerusalem artichoke

Examples of artichoke in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

One cup of artichoke hearts offers 8 g of fiber for only 80 calories.12 Get the nutrients from this high-fiber veggie through your diet rather than through artichoke leaf extract supplements for the best results.13 7. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025

Gatineau also includes artichoke leaf extract, which is praised for guarding against pigmentation and minimizing the appearance of enlarged pores. —Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2025

The short list includes artichokes, feverfew, chamomile, celery, angelonia, and bee balm. —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

Word History

Etymology

Italian dialect articiocco, ultimately from Arabic al-khurshūf the artichoke

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing artichoke

• globe artichoke
• Jerusalem artichoke

Kids Definition

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