camote

[ kuh-moh-tey; Spanish kah-maw-te ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Humboldt says that the name camote comes from a Mexican word.

The camote harvest is continued fairly well throughout the year.

Sometimes they retain a girdle and tuck an apron of camote leaves or of weeds under it before and behind.

This labor is unnecessary as soon as the camote vines become large enough for gathering.

During June and July these same girls gather the camote vines for pig food.

April 18, 2024petrichor

[pet-ri-kawr]

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