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Artany is a Hungarian word for "castrated male pig".

Deutsch: Artischocke / Español: Alcachofa / Português: Alcachofra / Français: Artichaut / Italiano: Carciofo

Artichoke in the food context refers to a variety of thistle cultivated as food. The edible portion of the plant consists of the flower buds before the flowers come into bloom. The budding artichoke flower-head is a cluster of many budding small flowers (an inflorescence), together with many bracts, on an edible base. Once the buds bloom, the structure changes to a coarse, barely edible form.

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Artisanal refers to a craftsman's approach to creating food items such as breads and cheeses. Often irregularly shaped or hand formed, these goods are thought to be superior because they are made with individual attention.

Artishok is the Russian word for artichoke

Artisjokk is Norwegian word for "Artichoke".

Artos is the general name for Greek celebration breads (loaves). Artos is available in many varieties which differ in size, shape, color and taste depending on which and what festivity is being celebrated. Each Artos is unique as it is made involving family traditions and all with a history. It is a practice that most homebakers bring their Artos breads to a priest for blessing before donating the breads to the less fortunate. Artos is pronounced "ahr-tahs

Deutsch: Rucola / Español: Rúcula / Português: Rúcula / Français: Roquette / Italiano: Rucola

Arugula is a leafy green Vegetable, also known as Rocket or roquette, that is widely used in salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which also includes Broccoli, kale, and mustard greens. Arugula is known for its distinctive peppery, slightly bitter flavour, which adds a fresh and zesty note to dishes.

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