Artichoke word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "artichoke" word

[noun] a thistle-like flower head with edible fleshy leaves and heart
[noun] Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

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\Ar"ti*choke\, n. [It. articiocco, perh. corrupted fr. the same word as carciofo; cf. older spellings archiciocco, archicioffo, carciocco, and Sp. alcachofa, Pg. alcachofra; prob. fr. Ar. al-harshaf, al-kharsh[=u]f.] (Bot.) 1. The {Cynara scolymus}, a plant somewhat resembling a thistle, with a dilated, imbricated, and prickly involucre. The head (to which the name is also applied) is composed of numerous oval scales, inclosing the florets, sitting on a broad receptacle, which, with the fleshy base of the scales, is much esteemed as an article of food. 2. See {Jerusalem artichoke}.

Synonyms for artichoke

artichoke plant, Cynara scolymus, globe artichoke, globe artichoke

The fun area, different aproach to word »artichoke«

Let's analyse "artichoke" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EKOHCITRA. Average typing speed for these characters is 2475 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .- .-. - .. -.-. .... --- -.- .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: artichoke: 1 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 21, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: artichoke: 1 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 3 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 5 = 45, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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