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 Definitions of jerusalem artichoke  [ʒɪˈru sə ləm, -zə-]  

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Definition of 'jerusalem artichoke' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'jerusalem artichoke' Princeton's WordNet 

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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