Irish Potato (Noun)
Meaning
An edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The Irish potato was first introduced to Europe in the 16th century and quickly became a staple crop in Ireland.
- In Ireland, the Irish potato was often boiled or mashed and served with butter or milk.
- The Irish potato played a significant role in the country's history, particularly during the Great Famine of the 19th century.
- Before the widespread cultivation of the Irish potato, the Irish diet consisted mainly of oats and barley.
- The Irish potato remains a popular ingredient in traditional Irish dishes such as colcannon and champ.