Definition of Artichoke heart

1. Noun. The tender fleshy center of the immature artichoke flower.

Generic synonyms: Veg, Vegetable, Veggie
Group relationships: Artichoke, Globe Artichoke

Lexicographical Neighbors of Artichoke Heart

arthrotome
arthrotomies
arthrotomy
arthrotropic
arthrotyphoid
arthrous
arthrozoic
arthurite
arti
artiad
artic
artichoke
artichoke bottom
artichoke bottoms
artichoke heart (current term)
artichoke plant
artichokes
article
article of clothing
article of commerce
article of extraordinary value
article of faith
article of furniture
articled
articled clerk
articles
articles of agreement
articles of faith
articles of incorporation

Literary usage of Artichoke heart

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. San Francisco as it Was, as it Is, and how to See it by Helen Throop Purdy (1912)
"... spaghetti, or green lasagne, and tempting fritto misto, each delicately fried tiny roll of batter containing a different surprise—an artichoke heart, ..."

2. The Life of the Weevil by Jean-Henri Fabre (1922)
"... guess that the grub of the Bear Larinus does not confine itself to lapping up discharges of sap and that it likewise feeds upon its artichoke-heart, ..."

3. Adventure Guide to the Alaska Highway by Ed Readicker-Henderson (2001)
"The pizzeria is the only place in town to serve serious artichoke heart sandwiches. Prices from $10. The Sweet Tooth, Broadway and 3rd, is a converted ..."

4. The Book of Entrées: Including Casserole and Planked Dishes by Janet McKenzie Hill (1911)
"This is the part put up in cans for exportation to this country, and is known as the artichoke heart or bottom. The top of this broad axis is covered by a ..."

5. Toronto by Jennifer McMorran, Alain Rondeau (2002)
"... artichoke heart salad with a light poppy- seed dressing, and tasty, thin-crusted pizzas. Aside from the waiters, who can be a little pretentious, ..."

6. Canada 2002 by Wayne C. Thompson (2003)
"Bodega served are designer greens, such as the artichoke-heart salad with a light poppy-seed dressing, and tasty, thin-crusted pizzas. ..."

7. Castelar Crèche Cook Book by Castelar Crèche (Los Angeles, Calif.) (1922)
"When ready to serve turn out on an artichoke heart or a slice of tomato jelly. Pour over the whole mayonnaise which has been thinned with tomato jelly. ..."

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