artichoke
/ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/
/ˈɑː.tɪˌtʃəʊk/
noun
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A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.
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A dull green colour, like that of an artichoke.
Synonyms:
cardoon, cardoons, globe artichoke