Irish potato

noun

1. potato ( def 1 ).

Irish potato

noun

1. another name for the potato

Word History and Origins

Origin of Irish potato¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

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

To celebrate this year, consider trying two simple, classic Irish potato dishes — boxty and colcannon — for true tastes of Ireland that come with a built-in history lesson.

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

He is expected to visit the birthplace of his great-grandfather James Finnegan, who moved to the U.S. the after the Irish potato famine.

From Washington Times