artichoke
ar·ti·choke
/ˈɑɚtəˌʧoʊk/ noun , pl -chokes [ count ]
: a vegetable with thick, pointed leaves
◇ The artichoke consists of a soft middle part surrounded by small, thick leaves. The middle, known as the heart of the artichoke, and the bottom part of the leaves are eaten after being cooked. — see also
