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Jerusalem Artichoke

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A corruption of Girasolë articiocco. Girasole is the sunflower, which this vegetable resembles both in leaf and stem.

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Jeroboam of Rum or Claret (A)
Jerome (St.)
Jeronimo
Jerry-built
Jerry-shop, or a Tom and Jerry Shop
Jerry Sneak
Jerrymander
Jersey
Jerusalem
Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Chamber
Jerusalem Delivered
Jerusalem Pony
Jess (pl. Jesses)
Jessamy Bride
Jesse Tree
Jesse Window (A)
Jessica
Jesters
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