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What Is The Complete Origin Of The Word Artichoke?

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    The word "artichoke" is derived from the arabic word al-qarshuf. It then got to Spain after Moorish invasion, where the Spanish called it alcachofa. That sounds like the Arabic word. As the chain grew, the Italians came around and called it carciofo which is specifically a Spanish influence on the word. It came to English language primarily from French language in which it is called artichaut.
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    Aicha 

    answered 2 years ago

      Artichoke means Mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head

      Its origin is Italian>>>> articiocco
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