batata

American  

[buh-tah-tuh, bah-tah-tah] / bəˈtɑ tə, bɑˈtɑ tɑ /

noun

1. a type of tropical sweet potato, Batatas edulis, somewhat dry and delicate in flavor.

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batata British  

/ bəˈtɑːtə /

noun

1. another name for sweet potato

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Etymology

Origin of batata

First recorded in 1575–85; from Spanish and Portuguese , from Taíno: “sweet potato”; cf. potato ( def. )

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batata

Don’t miss the batata harra, crispy spiced potatoes served with toum, a punchy garlic-and-lemon dip that’s so good you’ll need to take a container home.

From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026

You can also order Egyptian koshary, Middle Eastern shawarma, Persian khoresh bamieh, Lebanese batata harra and other sides and entrees that set Marhaba apart — far apart — from your standard food court vendor.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 27, 2021

For a dramatic start, order the dahi batata puri, a chaat, popular all over India, that looks something like a cluster of cartoon dinosaur eggs.

From The New Yorker ● Nov. 29, 2019

But discerning chaat lovers should probably go directly to the dahi batata puri, soft potato packed into hollow globes of fried dough that you can pick up and eat with your fingers, like chocolates.

From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2018

Janae smiles, and this whole moment settles in my belly like a piece of boiled batata.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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