Meaning of the word "Jerusalem artichoke" in English

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Jerusalem artichoke

US /dʒəˈruːsələm ˈɑːrətʃoʊk/
UK /dʒəˈruːsələm ˈɑːrətʃoʊk/
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Noun

1.

a North American sunflower with edible tubers, cultivated as a vegetable.

Example:
We harvested a large crop of Jerusalem artichokes from the garden.
Roasted Jerusalem artichokes make a delicious side dish.
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