Jerusalem artichoke

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noun
Definitions
  • A variety of sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, native to North America, having yellow flower heads and edible tubers.
  • The tuber of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.

Etymology

Derived from Italian girasole articiocco (sunflower artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke).

Origin

Italian (Fiorentino)

girasole articiocco

Gloss

sunflower artichoke, Jerusalem artichoke

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