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artichokes

  • plural
    of artichoke.
    artichoke
    noun
    a 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

The brackish, mineral flavors of the oysters are complemented perfectly by the tangy, nutty, earthy artichokes.

From Salon ● Nov. 7, 2024

There were jars of artichokes and hearts of palm.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

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