artichoke
US /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.tʃoʊk/
UK /ˈɑːr.t̬ə.tʃoʊk/
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a globe-shaped edible flower head of a thistle plant, with fleshy edible bracts and a fibrous choke that is removed before eating
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She steamed the artichoke until it was tender.
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We had roasted artichoke hearts as an appetizer.