potato
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A starchy vegetable that grows underground and is often boiled, baked, or fried.
Usage notes
The plural is potatoes, with an e, unlike most nouns that end in o.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She peeled the _____ before boiling them for dinner."
Answer: potato
In your own words, what does "potato" mean?
A starchy vegetable that grows underground and is often boiled, baked, or fried.
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