potato — A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈteɪtoʊ/
Korean meaning: 감자, 중요한 식량작물인 전분이 많은 덩이뿌리
Korean pronunciation: 퍼**테이**토
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can peel potatoes faster than a ninja with a sword.
- Don't be a couch potato! Go outside and exercise.
- The climate change issue is a real hot potato for politicians.
potato
NOUN//pəˈteɪtoʊ//
A starchy plant tuber which is one of the most important food crops, cooked and eaten as a vegetable
a cheerful farmer washes dirt off freshly harvested potatoes at the kitchen sink. She then places the clean brown potatoes into a large pot of boiling water on the stove. Steam rises from the pot as the potatoes cook and soften inside. The cooked potatoes will soon become part of a hearty meal for the family. Other family members gather around the kitchen table setting plates and utensils. A basket of more raw potatoes sits nearby showing the abundant harvest. potatoes being prepared as an important food crop and vegetable for eating
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🌳Etymology
Origin
16세기 스페인 정복자들이 남미에서 발견한 '파파(papa)'라는 감자를 유럽에 가져오면서, 스페인어 'patata'를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 아일랜드 대기근의 원인이기도 한 이 작물은 세계사를 바꾼 채소입니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother can peel potatoes faster than a ninja with a sword.”
“Don't be a couch potato! Go outside and exercise.”
“The climate change issue is a real hot potato for politicians.”
“He dropped the interview question like a hot potato when asked about his past.”
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