cardoon

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

From Middle English cardoun, from Old French cardon, from Late Latin cardōnem, from Latin cardus, alternative form of carduus (“thistle”). Respelled on analogy of -oon nouns. Doublet of cardon and chard.

Synonyms

Cynara cardunculus

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