The Collaborative International Dictionary
Cynara Cardunculus
Cardoon \Car*doon"\ (k[aum]r*d[=oo]n"), n. [F. cardon. The same word as F. cardon thistle, fr. L. carduus, cardus, LL. cardo. See 3d Card.] (Bot.) A large herbaceous plant ( Cynara Cardunculus) related to the artichoke; -- used in cookery and as a salad.