fauxtato

English edit

A fauxtato is a cauliflower (pictured) used as an alternative to a potato

Etymology edit

Blend of faux (“artificial, fake”) +‎ potato.

Pronunciation edit

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /fəʊˈteɪtəʊ/, /fə-/
(General American) IPA^(key): /foʊˈteɪtoʊ/, /fə-/, /-tə/, /-ɾə/
Hyphenation: faux‧ta‧to
Rhymes: -eɪtəʊ

Noun edit

fauxtato (plural fauxtatoes)

Cauliflower when used as an alternative to potatoes by followers of a low-carbohydrate diet.

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