Vocabulary : Potato to Potch

Potato : A plant (Solanum tuberosum) of the Nightshade family, and its esculent farinaceous tuber, of which there are numerous varieties used for food. It is native of South America, but a form of the species is found native as far north as New Mexico. ;; The sweet potato (see below).
Potatoes : of Potato
Potator : A drinker.
Potatory : Of or pertaining to drinking.
Pot-au-feu : A dish of broth, meat, and vegetables prepared by boiling in a pot, -- a dish esp. common among the French.

Pot-bellied : Having a protuberant belly, like the bottom of a pot.
Pot-belly : A protuberant belly.
Potboiler : A term applied derisively to any literary or artistic work, and esp. a painting, done simply for money and the means of living.
Potboy : A boy who carries pots of ale, beer, etc.; a menial in a public house.
Potch : To thrust; to push. ;; See Poach, to cook.

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