potato

• Крахмалистый съедобный клубень растения Solanum tuberosum, широко используемый в качестве источника пищи и приготовляемый различными способами.

A starchy, edible tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum, widely used as a food source and cooked in various ways.

irregular plural

1. A1formalculinary

   A starchy, edible tuber that is a staple food in many cuisines, typically cooked before eating.

   Съедобный клубень

   • She peeled the potatoes before boiling them.
   • Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish.
   • He roasted the potatoes with herbs and garlic.

   Synonymsmurphyspudtater

2. A2formalculinary

   The plant (Solanum tuberosum) that produces these tubers, grown as a crop.

   Картофель

   • The farmer planted potatoes in the spring.
   • Potato plants need plenty of sunlight and water.
   • They harvested the potatoes in late autumn.

3. Slang for a personB1informal

   Informal term for a person, often used humorously or affectionately.

   Картошка (сленг)

   • Come here, you little potato!
   • He's a couch potato who watches TV all day.
   • She called her friend a potato for being lazy.

   Synonymsspudtater