cardoon
1. [ noun ] (botany) southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
Synonyms: Cynara_cardunculus
Related terms: vegetable Cynara
2. [ noun ] (chemistry,food) only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
Related terms: vegetable
Similar spelling:   Cardon
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