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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.

Synonyms

  • Spud
  • Potato
  • Murphy
  • White Potato
  • Tater

Hypernyms

  • Solanaceous Vegetable
  • Starches
  • Root Vegetable

Hyponyms

  • Baked Potato
  • French-fried Potatoes
  • Home Fries
  • Home-fried Potatoes
  • Uruguay Potato
  • Mashed Potato
  • French Fries
  • Chips
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