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Papas
Papas (/pɑːpɑːs/), also known as potatoes in English, is a term used in various languages to refer to the tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum.
Etymology
The term "Papas" is derived from the Spanish language, which in turn borrowed the term from the Quechua word papa, meaning "potato".
Related Terms
- Tuber: The part of a plant that stores nutrients, typically underground. Potatoes are a type of tuber.
- Solanum tuberosum: The scientific name for the potato plant.
- Nightshade: A family of plants that includes potatoes, tomatoes, and eggplants among others.
- Crop: A plant or animal product that can be grown and harvested extensively for profit or subsistence.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papas
- Wikipedia's article - Papas
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