globe artichoke

noun

: artichoke sense 1

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For starters, there was redfish sashimi flavored with miyagawa ponzu and chili oil, and globe artichokes stuffed with kale cream. — Gisela Williams, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024

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First Known Use

1763, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of globe artichoke was in 1763

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“Globe artichoke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/globe%20artichoke. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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