fauxtato

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

Etymology

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

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

Noun

fauxtato (plural fauxtatoes)

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