globe artichoke
globe artichoke · globe artichokes
A variety of artichoke, Cynara cardunculus cultivated for foodA variety of artichoke, Cynara cardunculus cultivated for food.
Meaning
1 sensesA variety of artichoke, Cynara cardunculus cultivated for food.
More definitions
- a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
- Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
Forms
plural: globe artichokes| Singular | globe artichoke |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart:artichoke
- Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head:artichokeartichoke plantCynara scolymus