Definition of "batata" []

• A type of sweet potato having somewhat dry, bland, yellowish to white flesh, used as a staple food in many tropical countries. Also called boniato, camote. (noun)

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• "• 1 large white all-purpose potato, or white yam (called batata in specialty markets) • 1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen whole okra pods, or 1/2 lb. fresh okra if available"
• "This special recipe is from my paternal grandmother's repertoire. and why "batata" potato suddenly becomes "batat" in this curry, is a puzzle to me!"
• "(who set out on his voyages to the colony at St. Thomas, in the Gulf of Guinea) speaks of this plant, and states that it is called "batata" by the aboriginals of St. Domingo."