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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