Synonyms for

Artichokes

Verb / ˈɑ:rtɪˌtʃəʊks / Another word for artichokes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Artichokes are a type of vegetable that have thick, green, pointed leaves and a round, fleshy part at the bottom that is eaten.

Synonyms & similar words

cynarascolymus globeartichoke artichokeplant artichoke Sunchoke Topinambur Sunroot Crosne Chufa

Example sentences

  1. My mom boiled some artichokes for dinner.
  2. I like to dip my artichoke leaves in butter.
  3. Artichokes are very healthy for you.
  4. I've never tried a Jerusalem artichoke before.
  5. The artichoke hearts were the best part of the dish.

Quotes

  • Artichokes are the oysters of the vegetable world, only without the aphrodisiac effect. - Jane Grigson
  • Artichokes are just plain annoying ... After all the trouble you go to, you get about as much actual 'food' out of eating an artichoke as you would from licking 30 or 40 postage stamps. - Miss Piggy
  • I haven't eaten anything since 1987. - Artichoke

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