Cardoon

Pronunciation: /kɑrˈduːn/

Definitions of cardoon

noun a Mediterranean plant of the daisy family, with large, spiky silvery or purplish flower heads and edible leafstalks

Example Sentences

A1 I have never heard of a cardoon before.

A2 The cardoon is a type of thistle that is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

B1 I bought some cardoons at the farmer's market to try cooking with them.

B2 The cardoon is closely related to the artichoke and has a similar flavor.

C1 The chef prepared a delicious dish using cardoon as the main ingredient.

C2 The cardoon plants in the garden are thriving and producing large, healthy stalks.

Examples of cardoon in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a delicious dish using cardoon as the main ingredient.

informal I tried a new recipe with cardoon and it turned out pretty good.

slang I never thought I would enjoy cardoon, but it's actually not bad.

figurative The cardoon in the garden stood tall and proud, like a symbol of resilience.

Grammatical Forms of cardoon

• past tense: cardooned
• plural: cardoons
• comparative: more cardoon
• superlative: most cardoon
• present tense: cardoons
• future tense: will cardoon
• perfect tense: have cardooned
• continuous tense: is cardooning
• singular: cardoon
• positive degree: cardoon
• infinitive: to cardoon
• gerund: cardooning
• participle: cardooned

Origin and Evolution of cardoon

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cardoon' is derived from the Latin word 'carduus' which means thistle.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of thistle plant, the word 'cardoon' later came to specifically refer to a cultivated variety of the thistle plant with edible stems. Over time, it has become a culinary term used to describe the vegetable that is similar to artichokes.