TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
CYNARA CARDUNCULUS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Vegetable Crop Production
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cardoon
1, record 1, English, cardoon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chardoon 2, record 1, English, chardoon
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thistlelike Mediterranean plant (Cynara cardunculus) of the composite family, closely related to the artichoke: leaves and roots are edible when blanched. 3, record 1, English, - cardoon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The same genus as the artichoke, and somewhat resembling it. Its thick, fleshy stalks and the ribs of its leaves are cooked quickly and eaten as a vegetable. 2, record 1, English, - cardoon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Production légumière
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cardon
1, record 1, French, cardon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cardonette 2, record 1, French, cardonette
correct, feminine noun
- carde 3, record 1, French, carde
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artichaut sauvage. 4, record 1, French, - cardon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Producción hortícola
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cardo de comer
1, record 1, Spanish, cardo%20de%20comer
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-09-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- burr artichoke
1, record 2, English, burr%20artichoke
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- globe artichoke 2, record 2, English, globe%20artichoke
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cynara scolymus, a perennial herb, family Compositae, [...] native to southern Europe. 2, record 2, English, - burr%20artichoke
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bur artichoke
- artichoke plant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- artichaut
1, record 2, French, artichaut
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plante vivace originaire du Bassin méditerranéen et appartenant à la famille des composées. 2, record 2, French, - artichaut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcachofa
1, record 2, Spanish, alcachofa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- alcaucil 2, record 2, Spanish, alcaucil
correct, masculine noun, Argentina
- Cynara scolymus 3, record 2, Spanish, Cynara%20scolymus
Latin
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las alcachofas más apreciadas por los parisinos son las que vienen de la región de Bretaña. 4, record 2, Spanish, - alcachofa
Record 2, Key term(s)
- alcachofera
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


