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 | |
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