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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCardo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈkaʁ.du
"O cardo é um ingrediente popular na culinária portuguesa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A variety of thistle cultivated for its edible stalks and leaves.
"In Mediterranean dishes, cardoon is often used as a vegetable, adding a unique flavor." - 2
A plant of the artichoke family, similar in appearance to the artichoke but with a more pronounced flavor.
"The chef prepared a delicious cardoon gratin that impressed all the guests."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cardoon' originates from the French word 'cardon', which itself comes from the Latin 'carduus', meaning thistle. The word has evolved through various languages, reflecting the plant's historical significance in Mediterranean cuisine and agriculture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cardoon" is said worldwide
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Cardon
Transliteration: kaʁ.dɔ̃
"Le cardon est souvent utilisé dans la cuisine méditerranéenne."
Cardoon
Transliteration: kaʁˈduːn
"In der mediterranen Küche wird Cardoon häufig verwendet."
Cardo
Transliteration: ˈkar.do
"Il cardo è un ingrediente tradizionale in molte ricette italiane."
Cardo
Transliteration: ˈkaɾ.ðo
"El cardo se utiliza en platos típicos de la cocina española."
Cardo
Transliteration: ˈkaʁ.du
"O cardo é um ingrediente popular na culinária portuguesa."
कार्डून
Transliteration: kārdūn
"कार्डून का उपयोग कई व्यंजनों में किया जाता है।"
卡尔顿
Transliteration: kǎ'ěrdùn
"卡尔顿在地中海菜肴中常常被使用。"
카르돈
Transliteration: kadeun
"카르돈은 지중해 요리에서 자주 사용됩니다."
カーディーン
Transliteration: kādīn
"カーディーンは地中海料理でよく使われます。"
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