Phrase guide

artichoke heart

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The edible base of an artichoke, prepared by removing the outer leaves and the inedible choke covering it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

the tender fleshy center of the immature artichoke flower

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: vegetable, veggie, veg

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5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: artiskokhjerte — edible base of an artichoke
  • Finnish: artisokansydän — edible base of an artichoke
  • French: cœur d'artichaut — edible base of an artichoke
  • German: Artischockenherz — edible base of an artichoke
  • Polish: karczoch — edible base of an artichoke