About The Word Cardoon
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Cardoon
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Cardoon: 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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