spud

Meanings

• noun

  A type of edible tuber, specifically a potato.

  - "He grew up on a farm where they grew spuds for a living."
  - "The recipe calls for 5 pounds of spuds."

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Pronunciation

1. /spʌd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

mut

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spud
mud , blood , pud , stud

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Variants

List of all variants of spud that leads to same result
spud , spudded , spudding , spuds , Irish potato , potato , potatoes , white potato

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'spud' comes from the Old English word 'spode', meaning 'shoot' or 'sprout'. It was later adopted into the Scots language to refer specifically to a potato.

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Trivia

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1. The largest potato ever recorded weighed over 18 pounds.

2. The word 'spud' is also used in the fishing industry to refer to a tool used to harvest oysters and other shellfish.

3. The 'spud' is rich in vitamins C and B6, as well as fiber and potassium.

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Related Concepts

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1. potato: The 'spud' is a type of potato.

2. tuber: The 'spud' is a type of tuber.

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Culture

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The 'spud' is a staple food in many cultures around the world, particularly in Ireland, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It has been a source of sustenance for millions of people throughout history. In literature, the 'spud' has been used as a symbol of simplicity and the earthy pleasures of rural life.

How to Memorize "spud"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a potato growing in the ground. Imagine the texture and shape of the potato.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spud' with the word 'potato'. Remember that a 'spud' is a type of potato.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Spuds are Potatoes Underground' to remember that a 'spud' is a type of potato.

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