artichoke /ˈɑɚtəˌtʃoʊk/ noun plural artichokes
plural artichokes
Learner's definition of ARTICHOKE
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: a vegetable with thick, pointed leaves ◊ The artichoke consists of a soft middle part surrounded by small, thick leaves. The middle, known as the heart of the artichoke, and the bottom part of the leaves are eaten after being cooked.洋蓟(菜心较软,由小片厚叶层层包裹,菜心和叶基部均可食用)
— see color picture on this page; see also jerusalem artichoke