English dictionary

cardoon

/k/A/r'd/u/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

noun.plant

Synonyms cynara cardunculus

Source: WordNet 3.0
only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes

noun.food

Source: WordNet 3.0
A large herbaceous plant (<i>Cynara Cardunculus</i>) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.

noun

Source: webster1913