po·ta·to 
/pəˈteɪtoʊ/ noun
plural po·ta·toes /pəˈteɪtoʊ/ noun 1 : a round root of a plant that has brown, yellow, or red skin and white or yellow flesh and that is eaten as a vegetable [count] ▪ baked/mashed/roasted/boiled potatoes [noncount] ▪ slices of potato ▪ mashed potato ▪ potato salad — see color picture; see also jacket potato, sweet potato 2 [count] : the plant that produces potatoes
▪ She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
▪ She's growing carrots and potatoes in her garden this year.
