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choke2

Pronunciation: /tʃəʊk/

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Definition of choke

noun

the inedible mass of silky fibres at the centre of a globe artichoke.

Origin:

late 17th century: probably a confusion of the ending of artichoke with choke¹

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noun

an aggressive or unkempt dog …

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