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It actually originated from the conglomeration of words in two languages - the Taino word "batata" and the Quenchua word "papa." The Spanish combined these words to make "patata." When it was brought into the English language, it was converted again to be "potato."
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSpanish people, during the colonization period, brought home the plant from the Americas. They gave it a name: a combination of the Taino word "batata" and the Quenchua word "papa." The combination that was created: "patata." When the British found the plant, they gave the Spanish name an English version: potato.
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∙ 10y agoThe potato was first domesticated in the region of what is now southern Peru and northwestern Bolivia.
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Where did potato balls originate?
Potato balls originated in and to this day remain a major part of the cuisine of Ecuador.
Where did a potato wedge originate?
The potato wedge originated in Ohio, United States, where it was originally called jojos.
What country do purple potatoes come from?
potatoes are from Peru. The purple potato is simply a result of breeding and genetics.
How did the potato blight in Ireland start?
The English, who had no use for the Irish, spread the potato blight germs around on the potato fields so that they could get rid of as many Irish as possible. It largely worked - millions of Irish either starved to death or immigrated to other nations, like Canada and the USA. (That's why my greatgreatgreatgreatgreat grandfather came to America)
Where do Latkes come from?
Latkes are made from potatoes. They are basically potato pancakes.
Is a Kumara a potato?
Yes it is. It is a kind of sweet potato originated in new zeland.
Is the potato native to the us?
The potato originated in the Chilean Andes. So no, it is not native to the US.
Why is mash potato Irish?
Because it originated from ireland
Where did potato balls originate?
Potato balls originated in and to this day remain a major part of the cuisine of Ecuador.
Where did a potato wedge originate?
The potato wedge originated in Ohio, United States, where it was originally called jojos.
What crop originated in South America?
Two important crops: Potato and Tomatoes originated in S. America=D
When did the potato come to England?
1662, I think. It originated in South America. 1662, I think. It originated in South America.
Where did potato latkes originate?
They originated from the New World
Where did Irish Potato candies originate?
Irish Potato Candies originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Irish potato candy is a type of candy made from coconut cream, sugar and cinnamon.
What country do purple potatoes come from?
potatoes are from Peru. The purple potato is simply a result of breeding and genetics.
How did the potato blight in Ireland start?
The English, who had no use for the Irish, spread the potato blight germs around on the potato fields so that they could get rid of as many Irish as possible. It largely worked - millions of Irish either starved to death or immigrated to other nations, like Canada and the USA. (That's why my greatgreatgreatgreatgreat grandfather came to America)
What food came from the Americas?
Several examples of foods that originated in the Americas are the potato, tomato, cocoa plant, and corn (maize).
