artichoke heart

noun

Meaning

The soft, edible core of an artichoke located at the base of the flower head.

Examples

Marinated artichoke hearts are a popular addition to Mediterranean salads.
She added chopped artichoke hearts to the creamy spinach dip.

Synonyms: core, center, base, medulla

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artichoke heart

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːrtɪtʃoʊk hɑːrt

Definition

The soft, edible core of an artichoke located at the base of the flower head.

Examples

Marinated artichoke hearts are a popular addition to Mediterranean salads.
She added chopped artichoke hearts to the creamy spinach dip.
The recipe calls for canned artichoke hearts, drained and sliced.

Synonyms of artichoke heart

Words with a similar meaning to artichoke heart:

core
center
base
medulla

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