globe artichoke

American  

noun

1. artichoke.

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globe artichoke British  

noun

1. See artichoke artichoke

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Etymology

Origin of globe artichoke

First recorded in 1855–60; so called from the globose flower head

Example Sentences

If you're serving roasted or stuffed artichoke as a first course, plan for one globe artichoke per person, she says.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2021

"I would say that's the same whether it's a globe artichoke or those little baby artichokes."

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2021

I say the more colorful antioxidants the better, so let’s give a hearty welcome to a new, gorgeous purple globe artichoke called Colorado Star.

From Washington Post • Jul. 25, 2017

They are then blanched, and when cooked recall somewhat the flavour of the globe artichoke.

From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.

In its fresh state it should be eaten as soon after cutting as possible, and, like the globe artichoke, is readily allowable to diabetics.

From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Muskett, Philip E.