Associations to the word «Cynara»

Wiktionary

CYNARA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Asteraceae   — a genus of thistle-like plants, including artichoke and cardoon.
CYNARA CARDUNCULUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Asteraceae   — the cardoon and the artichoke.
CYNARA SCOLYMUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Asteraceae   — the artichoke or globe artichoke.

Dictionary definition

CYNARA, noun. Artichoke; cardoon.

Wise words

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