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artichoke Definition

ar·ti·choke (ärt′ə c̸hōk′)

noun

    1. a thistlelike plant (Cynara scolymus) of the composite family
    2. its flower head, cooked as a vegetable
  2. Jerusalem artichoke

Etymology: It dial. articiocco < OSp alcarchofa < Ar al-ḥarshaf (var. kharshūf)

artichoke Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • cook: Cook the artichokes for 4 minutes in boiling salt ed water.
  • eat: Eating artichokes in black leather gloves festooned with rings isn't my idea of fun.
  • serve: To follow I decided to try something a little different and chose globe artichoke served with spinach and poached egg.
  • have: I've had the most delicious artichokes I've ever tasted, in another of their savory tarts.
  • marinate: Diayn continued with a millefeuille of seabass with chorizo and herb gnocchi, tomato compote and avocado puree, marinated artichokes.
  • prepare: Preparing Vegetables Tips on preparing a globe artichoke for cooking and how to skin a tomato.. .

Preposition: in

  • oil: Toss the potatoes and artichokes in olive oil and coat in the spice mix.

Adjective modifier

  • fresh: Fresh artichokes will be heavy for their size due to their moisture content.
  • grilled: Serve grilled artichokes with any remaining marinade and garlic mayonnaise.
  • Chinese: The flavor of Chinese artichokes is both delicate and delicious.
  • more: Name or delete all the weekends photos, plant 6 more artichokes in temporary places for the year.

Modifies a noun

  • soup: I love artichoke soup but my wife despairs every time I bring them home.
  • leaf: Studies have also shown the compounds from artichoke leaf extract can be effective in fighting fungi.
  • extract: Artichoke extract was given at doses of 640 mg three times daily for 12 weeks.
  • heart: Rocket leaves and thinly sliced raw artichoke heart add freshness to the gentle, olive oily, seaside flavors.
  • salad: Just before serving, spoon the prawns and onion over the artichoke salad and then pour the marinade over the top.
  • leave: Garnish with the fried artichoke leaves and a sprig of chervil.

Noun used with modifier

  • jerusalem: F.O.S. can also be found naturally in onion, garlic and jerusalem artichoke.
  • globe: You would be better off growing their cousin the globe artichoke for eating.
  • baby: Good with focaccia or ciabatta; raw vegetables in season - peas, beans, baby artichokes.