Irish potato

American  

noun

1. potato.

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Irish potato British  

noun

1. another name for the potato

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Etymology

Origin of Irish potato

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

In most places, “Irish potatoes” means exactly what you think: starchy, dirt-covered tubers.

From Salon

In 2023, around 700 acres of Irish potatoes were lost due to extreme, unprecedented flooding and frost, and overall yield was poor as well.

From Salon

Fortunately, preparing or enjoying traditional Irish potato dishes such as colcannon and boxty in honor of St. Patrick’s Day is a much simpler matter.

From Salon

Ireland’s crisp/chip butty: Serve Irish potato crisps or chips between two slices of buttered white bread.

From BBC

He settled in Scranton in Pennsylvania as the devastating Irish potato famine was causing widespread starvation.

From BBC