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Cardoon

Cardoon Meaning & Definition
Cardoon Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Cardoon?

[n] only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
[n] southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots

Synonyms | Synonyms for Cardoon: Cynara cardunculus

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See Also | cardoon | cardoon | Cynara | Cynara cardunculus | genus Cynara | vegetable | vegetable | veggie

Cardoon In Webster's Dictionary

\Car*doon"\ (k[aum]r*d[=oo]n"), n. [F. cardon. The same word as F. cardon thistle, fr. L. carduus, cardus, LL. cardo. See 3d {Card}.] (Bot.) A large herbaceous plant ({Cynara Cardunculus}) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.

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