Scolymus


Definition: Meaning of, Scolymus in English to English dictionary.

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  1. small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
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Scolymus used in phrases

  • Cynara scolymus (noun)
    1. mediterranean thistlelike plant widely cultivated for its large edible flower head
  • Scolymus hispanicus (noun)
    1. a golden thistle of southwestern Europe cultivated for its edible sweet roots and edible leaves and stalks; its yellow flowers are used as a substitute for saffron
  • genus Scolymus (noun)
    1. small genus of thistlelike herbs of the Mediterranean region
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