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1. (n.) Jerusalem artichoke
a sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus, having edible, tuberous underground rootstocks.
2. Jerusalem artichoke
the tuber itself.
Etymology: (1635–45; alter., by folk etym., of It girasole sunflower. See girasol)
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1. (noun) Jerusalem artichoke
edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke
2. (noun) Jerusalem artichoke, girasol, Jerusalem artichoke sunflower, Helianthus tuberosus
tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers
3. (noun) Jerusalem artichoke, sunchoke
sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips
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