Gulf Arabic

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Etymology

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Ultimately from Spanish patata, from Taíno batata.

Pronunciation

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  • (Kuwait) IPA(key): /bʊˈtˤɑːtˤ/

Noun

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بُطاط (buṭāṭm (collective, singulative بُطاطة (buṭāṭa), plural بُطاطات (buṭāṭāt))

  1. potato (vegetable)
  2. French fries, fries, chips
  3. crisps, chips