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Topinambur

Jerusalem artichoke

noun toh-pee-nam-BOOR Rare

Origin: named after the Tupinambá people of Brazil

Usage Note

Topinambur is the knobby tuber of a sunflower relative, with a nutty, slightly sweet flavour. Used in soups, gratins, and chips. Its high inulin content can cause flatulence, reflected in its German nickname Roßkartoffel.

Examples

"Topinambur lässt sich zu einer cremigen Suppe verarbeiten."

Natural Translation

Jerusalem artichoke can be made into a creamy soup.

Literal Translation

Jerusalem-artichoke lets itself into a creamy soup process.

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