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10 Language-to-English DictionariesArtichoke
/ˈɑː.tɪˌʃoʊk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A thistle-like plant cultivated for its edible buds and immature flowers.
"She prepared a delicious dip using the artichoke hearts." - 2
The edible bud of the artichoke plant, often served in salads or as a side dish.
"The restaurant's specialty was grilled artichoke served with garlic butter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'artichoke' comes from the Italian 'articiocco', which is derived from the Arabic 'al-ḵuršūf'. The term evolved through various languages, reflecting the plant's introduction to Europe from the Mediterranean region during the Renaissance period.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Artichoke" is said worldwide
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artichaut
Transliteration: ar-ti-sho
"Elle a préparé une délicieuse trempette à base d'artichaut."
Artischocke
Transliteration: ar-ti-shok-ke
"Das Restaurant servierte gegrillte Artischocken mit Knoblauchbutter."
carciofo
Transliteration: kar-cho-fo
"Ha preparato un delizioso antipasto di carciofi."
alcachofa
Transliteration: al-ka-cho-fa
"El chef hizo una ensalada con alcachofas frescas."
alcachofra
Transliteration: al-ka-cho-fra
"Ela fez um prato saboroso com alcachofras."
गुलाबी आर्टिचोक
Transliteration: gulaabi aartichok
"उसने गुलाबी आर्टिचोक का सलाद बनाया।"
朝鲜蓟
Transliteration: zhāo xiǎn jì
"她做了一个美味的朝鲜蓟沙拉。"
아티초크
Transliteration: a-ti-cho-keu
"그녀는 아티초크를 사용한 맛있는 요리를 만들었습니다."
アーティチョーク
Transliteration: āti chōku
"彼女はアーティチョークを使った美味しい料理を作りました。"
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