white potato

noun

1. potato ( def 1 ).

white potato

noun

1. another name for potato

Word History and Origins

Origin of white potato¹

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95

Example Sentences

Quitch-grass or wiregrass, Burmuda grass, white potato and artichoke are examples of underground stems.

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On the farm we make use of this habit of stems when we wish to produce new white potato plants.

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We used the best old white potato oats, weighing usually 45 lbs.

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The common or white potato, although of inferior quality, stands next in importance.

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Serve it the same as mashed white potato; or put it in a pudding-dish, brush the top with egg, and brown it in the oven.

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