globe artichoke

noun

artichoke (defs. 1, 2).

Origin of globe artichoke

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

Words Nearby globe artichoke

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How to use globe artichoke in a sentence

The cardoon is a thistle-like plant, very similar in appearance to the globe artichoke, but is grown as an annual.
The Vegetable Garden | Anonymous
The globe artichoke is grown mainly for the sake of its flower-heads which make a delightful dish when cooked while immature.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition | Sutton and Sons
This plant is nearly related to the globe artichoke, and it makes a stately appearance when allowed to flower.
The Culture of Vegetables and Flowers From Seeds and Roots, 16th Edition | Sutton and Sons

British Dictionary definitions for globe artichoke

globe artichoke

noun

See artichoke (def. 1), artichoke (def. 2)

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