artichoke

artichoke has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• n.. The Cynara scolymus, a plant somewhat resembling a thistle, with a dilated, imbricated, and prickly involucre. The head (to which the name is also applied) is composed of numerous oval scales, inclosing the florets, sitting on a broad receptacle, which, with the fleshy base of the scales, is much esteemed as an article of food.
• n.. See Jerusalem artichoke.
• n.. a thistlelike flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
• n.. Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head