globe artichoke
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of globe artichoke
First recorded in 1855–60; so called from the globose flower head
Example Sentences
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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
For their Leaves and Fruit.—The grapevine, hop-vine, globe artichoke, tomato, apple, plum, pear, bramble, and strawberry.
From Wood-Carving Design and Workmanship by W. R. (William Richard) Lethaby
The globe artichoke might be more frequently grown, as it is really a good vegetable and easily cooked.
From The Art of Living in Australia ; together with three hundred Australian cookery recipes and accessory kitchen information by Mrs. H. Wicken by Philip E. Muskett
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