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cobbed


Meanings
  • Adjective

    A cobbed potato is one that has been harvested late, resulting in a thicker, rougher skin.

    - "The farmer's market sold cobbed potatoes, perfect for making hearty stews."
    - "I prefer the taste of new potatoes, but cobbed potatoes are great for mashing."

Variants
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cab , cabbed , cabbing , cabs
Etymology
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The term 'cobbed' is derived from the Old English word 'cobbe,' meaning a round, lump or mass.


Trivia
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  1. Cobbed potatoes are often used in traditional Irish dishes like Colcannon and Champ.

  2. The thicker skin of cobbed potatoes makes them ideal for making potato pancakes or hash browns.


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  1. Harvesting: The process of gathering ripe crops from the ground.

  2. Potatoes: A starchy tuberous crop that is the world's fourth-largest food crop.


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In some cultures, late-harvested potatoes with a cobbed texture are considered a delicacy and are used in traditional dishes.

How to Memorize "cobbed"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a potato with a thick, rough skin to remember what a cobbed potato is.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'cobbed' with late-harvested potatoes.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic like 'Cobbed Potatoes: Late Harvest, Thick Skin' to help remember the definition.


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