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Definition of chinese artichoke
chinese artichoke
Plural:Chinese artichokes
• noun
1
The crisp, spiraled, grub-like edible tuber of the Chinese artichoke plant, highly prized in Asian and French cuisines for its water chestnut-like texture.
Example
"For a crunchy texture and visual intrigue, the chef added pickled Chinese artichokes to the vibrant winter salad."
2
A perennial herbaceous plant of the mint family native to China, cultivated for its distinctively shaped underground tubers.
Example
"The gardener planted Chinese artichoke in a dedicated raised bed, noting the plant's tendency to spread rapidly if left unchecked."
Word Nuance & Usage
Despite its name, the Chinese artichoke is not a true artichoke; it belongs to the mint family, though its flavor somewhat resembles the unrelated globe and Jerusalem artichokes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chinese artichoke. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chinese%20artichoke