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Arbhar (Indiach): Toradh, Glasra, nó Grán — or all three? Posted by on Oct 31, 2013

(le Róislín) We’ve just been discussing whether pumpkins and other edible plants are fruits or vegetables.  Another seasonal item is “arbhar Indiach,” as it is referred to in Irish, or simply “corn” in American English. Let’s look first at the term “arbhar Indiach,” which literally means “Indian corn.”  But “Indian corn” means different things in…

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Maidir le Succotash (nó msickquatash sa teanga Narragansett) (Cuid a hAon) Posted by on Nov 25, 2010

Last time, I promised you a little more on succotash, which is a timely dish for this season, at least in the northeastern United States.  But it’s also a good opportunity to discuss the Irish names of various types of beans (here in part 1) and the different meanings of the word “corn” in Irish…

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