n. [ Cf. F. carde esculent thistle. ] 1. The tender leaves or leafstalks of the artichoke, white beet, etc., blanched for table use. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A variety of the white beet, which produces large, succulent leaves and leafstalks. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. a white wine grape. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. dry white Chablis-type table wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Syn. -- Pinot Chardonnay. [ WordNet 1.5 ]