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From Spanish patata, although the Spanish probably got the word from South American languages. In fact, the Spanish themselves consider patata to be a compound of the Taino batata(sweet potato) and the Quechua papa(potato).
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What language does potato originate?
The Taino word "batata" and Quenchua word "papa" were combined by the Spanish into "patata." When brought into English, it was then called "potato."
What language does potato originate from?
The Taino word "batata" and the Quenchua word "papa" were combined in Spain to make up the word "patata." When brought over into English, this word became "potato."
Where does potato and leek soup originate from?
Wales.
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.
Did Ecuador grow the first potato?
That is where patatoes were believed to originate.
Where did the cara potato originate from?
The Cara potato originates from Southampton. It is a soft, moist potato - perfect for salads and jacket potatoes. A lot of vodka can be found in a Cara.
What is the maori word for potato?
The Maori word for potato is "taewa".
Is potato a word in greek?
Potato
Where did knadles originate?
My grandmother came from German and called her potato dumplings knadles.
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.
