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potato

Definition

  • noun: a round root of a plant that has brown, yellow, or red skin and white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable
  • noun: an erect South American herb ('Solanum tuberosum') of the nightshade family widely cultivated for its edible starchy tuber
  • synonyms: sweet potato, potato bug

Examples

  • He tried to avoid taking a strong stand on political 'hot potatoes' like abortion.

  • She's growing carrots and 'potatoes' in her garden this year.

  • I had a sandwich and a bag of 'potato chips' for lunch.

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