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

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

From Salon

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

From Salon

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

From The Guardian

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

From The Guardian

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.

From The Guardian