Irish potato Irish potato /ˈaɪrɪʃ pəˈteɪtoʊ/

noun

1. An edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland  ( Irish potato , murphy , spud , potato , tater , white potato )
   an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
     The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.
   The humble potato can be prepared in countless ways, from mashed to roasted to fried.