globe artichoke

noun

1. artichoke.

globe artichoke

noun

1. See artichoke artichoke

Word History and Origins

Origin of globe artichoke¹

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

Example Sentences

Big, beautiful globe artichokes cooked whole and eaten petal by petal dipped in lemony butter or curried mayonnaise is a favorite.

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There are the globe artichokes — sometimes called a French artichoke — which are typically about the size of a softball and a vibrant green color.

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This approach also works with other vegetables such as globe artichokes, cauliflower and beetroot.

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In the central hall you can find melons stamped with wax seals, pig heads and outsized globe artichokes.

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Nearby, Nasser, the main representative for the collective’s north Africans, is simultaneously sorting out Gimenez’s internet subscription on the phone and selling globe artichokes from a car boot.

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