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/ˈaɪrɪʃ pətˈeɪtˌoʊ/ Listen

adjective

Irish adj. Of or pertaining to Ireland or to its inhabitants; produced in Ireland.

Irish elk. (Zool.) See under Elk.

Irish moss.

(a)

(Bot.) Carrageen.

(b)

A preparation of the same made into a blanc mange.

Irish poplin. See Poplin.

Irish potato, the ordinary white potato, so called because it is a favorite article of food in Ireland.

Irish reef, or Irishman's reef (Naut.), the head of a sail tied up.

Irish stew, meat, potatoes, and onions, cut in small pieces and stewed.

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Etymology of 'Irish potato'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Irish potato" Quotes from Famous Books

... of chief interest are the Irish potato and the sweet potato. The former is easily and cheaply grown on vast areas of land and therefore forms a large part of the food of many people. Properly prepared it is easily ...

— Maintaining Health • R. L. Alsaker