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noun[C]
An edible starchy tuber, usually with brown, yellow, red, or pale skin, widely used as a vegetable; a potato.
/pɔm də tɛʁ/
Pronunciation
Etymology
Literally “earth apple,” from French pomme “apple” + de terre “of earth,” calquing a common European naming pattern for the potato.
Examples
J'ai acheté des pommes de terre au marché.
/ʒe aʃte de pɔm də tɛʁ o maʁʃe/
I bought potatoes at the market.
Elle prépare une purée de pommes de terre.
/ɛl pʁepaʁ yn pyʁe də pɔm də tɛʁ/
She is making mashed potatoes.
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