Artichoke (Noun)
Meaning 1
A thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She ordered a plate of steamed artichokes as an appetizer to enjoy before her meal.
- To cook the artichoke, carefully cut off the sharp ends and then boil or steam until tender.
- Her mother carefully removed the thorns and helped her dissect the edible leaves from the artichoke.
- Grilled or boiled artichokes with garlic and butter often made appearances on his dinner menu during the summer months.
- Eating a steamed artichoke often begins by tearing the lower petals away, scraping out the soft and flavorful inside pulp with teeth.
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Meaning 2
Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chef carefully trimmed the artichoke to prepare it for steaming as an appetizer.
- In the garden, she grew an assortment of vegetables, including an artichoke plant that had just begun to bloom.
- To cook the artichoke, dip the fleshy end of each leaf into melted butter before eating.
- At the farmer's market, fresh artichokes were piled high on a colorful display table.
- The artichoke flower head was boiled and then served with a side of tangy aioli for dipping.