What does Jerusalem artichoke mean?
• JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE (noun) The noun JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE has 3 senses: 1. edible tuber of the Jerusalem artichoke 2. tall perennial with hairy stems and leaves; widely cultivated for its large irregular edible tubers 3. sunflower tuber eaten raw or boiled or sliced thin and fried as Saratoga chips Familiarity information: JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE used as a noun is uncommon.