artichokes
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pluralof artichoke.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
artichokenouna tall, thistlelike composite plant, Cynara scolymus, native to the Mediterranean region, of which the numerous scalelike bracts and receptacle of the immature flower head are eaten as a vegetable.
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Ready to splurge, I ordered squid-ink gnocchi, Dover sole with artichokes and an ethereal persimmon sorbet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
They’re just actually making you eat really delicious things that just happen to be like artichokes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2026
Additionally, it can be found in beans, artichokes, and sweet potatoes, and in fermented foods such as sourdough bread, as well as miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2024
It comes down to the two main ingredients: oysters and artichokes pairing so exceptionally well.
From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2024
At two, having eaten a lunch of fried eggs and Jerusalem artichokes, canned pears and bread spread with clover honey, he went out to change the oil in his tractor.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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