Murphy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɜːfi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Murphy is a noun meaning An Irish or white potato.
Meaning
An Irish or white potato.
Example Sentences
To the chimney nook, / Having found admittance, / There I watch a pup / Playing with two kittens / (Playing round the fire, / Which of blazing turf is, / Roaring to the pot / Which bubbles with the murphies) […]
Word Forms
- murphies
Synonyms for murphy
Depending on context, synonyms include tater, potato, spud.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tater, spud, potato, martin, tattie, pratie.
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