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cardoon

Pronunciation: /kɑːˈduːn/

Definition of cardoon

noun

a tall thistle-like southern European plant related to the globe artichoke, with leaves and roots that may be used as vegetables.
- Cynara cardunculus, family Compositae

Origin:

early 17th century: from French cardon, from carde 'edible part of an artichoke', from modern Provençal cardo, based on Latin carduus, cardus 'thistle, artichoke'