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Definitions for: Cardoon [n] only parts eaten are roots and especially stalks (blanched and used as celery); related to artichokes
[n] southern European plant having spiny leaves and purple flowers cultivated for its edible leafstalks and roots
Webster (1913) Definition: Car*doon" (k[aum]r*d[=oo]n"), n. [F. cardon. The same
word as F. cardon thistle, fr. L. carduus, cardus, LL. cardo.
See 3d Card.] (Bot.)
A large herbaceous plant (Cynara Cardunculus) related to
the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.
Synonyms: Cynara cardunculus
See Also: cardoon, cardoon, Cynara, Cynara cardunculus, genus Cynara, vegetable, vegetable, veggie
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