Cardoon

Pronunciation: /kɑːrˈduːn/

Cardoon (noun)

  1. A plant related to thistles, grown for its thick, edible stalks that are often cooked.
  2. A tall thistle-like plant with spiny leaves, found in some warm regions and used as a crop.

Examples

  • The cardoon is cooked until the stalks are tender.
  • People roast cardoon stalks with olive oil and salt.