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

Whether almonds or artichokes, baked goods or biodynamic wine, California quality is also beyond compare. —Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025

The eclectic winter 2025 menu includes tempura mushroom; scallop crudo; and glazed rib with jerusalem artichokes. —Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025

For a more elevated take, add some capers, roasted garlic, or chopped jarred artichokes. —Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025

Researchers stated that ginger targeted the stomach while the artichoke targeted the small intestine.3 When taken before lunch and dinner, the supplement significantly improved nausea, stomach pain, gas, and bloating compared to a placebo.3 3. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 10 Feb. 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

Rhymes for artichoke

• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk
• kinsfolk

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