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globe artichoke

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A variety of artichoke, Cynara cardunculus cultivated for food.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: artichoke

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vegetable, veggie, veg

3

noun

Meaning 3

Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: artichoke, artichoke plant, Cynara scolymus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: vegetable

History

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: latva-artisokka — edible variety of artichoke