Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or characteristic of the bitter-sweet or astringent herb artichoke thistle, or its bitter-tasting leaves, or (less commonly) resembling or characteristic of the artichoke thistle itself, especially in its astringent or bitter properties or effects.

“The artist’s cynaroid palette reflected the melancholy mood of the painting.”

2. noun

A person or thing that resembles artichoke thistle in its astringent or bitter properties or effects.

“The cynaroid flavor of the tea was an acquired taste.”