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
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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