Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alcachofra

Noun
/ˈɑːr.tɪ.ʃoʊk/
Definition
Artichoke
Examples
  • She added cooked alcachofras to her pasta salad for a unique flavor.
  • The alcachofra is often used in Mediterranean dishes.
  • When steamed, an alcachofra becomes tender and flavorful.
Meaning
A type of green, edible flower bud that is typically harvested before it blooms.
Synonyms
  • Globe artichoke
  • French artichoke