artichokelike
artichokelike adjective: resembling or characteristic of an artichoke.
Adjective
artichokelike (comparative more artichokelike, superlative most artichokelike)
- Resembling or characteristic of an artichoke.
- The masa -- cornmeal dough tinted with chilies and infused with an artichokelike flavor from deep green banana leaves -- conceals a stewy center of guajillos, chicken and aromatic spice.2004 September 22, Dana Bowen, “Street Corner Cooks Have Names, Too”, in The New York Times
- Sunchokes, also known as Jerusalem artichokes, are tubers from a type of sunflower native to North America. Although the flavor is somewhat artichokelike, the vegetable’s starch content hints at a nuttier potato, with an underlying sweetness.2017 February 24, Nancy Stiles, “Three Ways to Use Sunchokes While They're in Season”, in Feast Magazine
Forms of artichokelike
| comparative | more artichokelike |
|---|---|
| superlative | most artichokelike |
| alternative form | artichoke-like |
Origin of artichokelike
From artichoke + -like.
Questions about artichokelike
- What does artichokelike mean?
- Artichokelike means resembling or characteristic of an artichoke.
- What part of speech is artichokelike?
- Artichokelike is an adjective.
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