Jerusalem Artichoke.

A corruption of Girasolë articiocco. Girasole is the sunflower, which this vegetable resembles both in leaf and stem.

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

Jerkin
Jeroboam of Rum or Claret (A)
Jerome (St.)
Jeronimo
Jerry-built
Jerry-shop, or a Tom and Jerry Shop
Jerry Sneak
Jerrymander
Jersey
Jerusalem
Jerusalem Artichoke
Jerusalem Chamber
Jerusalem Delivered
Jerusalem Pony
Jess (pl. Jesses)
Jessamy Bride
Jesse Tree
Jesse Window (A)
Jessica
Jesters
Jesuit