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    French fried potatoes

    plural

    • 1. French fries; chips.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › French_friesFrench fries - Wikipedia

    French fries (North American English & British English), chips (British and other national varieties), [1] finger chips (Indian English), [2] french-fried potatoes, or simply fries, are batonnet or julienne-cut [3] deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin from Belgium or France.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › French-friesFrench fries | Nutrition, Meaning, Types, & Facts | Britannica

    Aug 12, 2024 · French fries, side dish or snack typically made from deep-fried potatoes that have been cut into various shapes, especially thin strips. Fries are often salted and served with other items, including ketchup, mayonnaise, or vinegar.

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  6. mealsmade.net › why-are-they-called-french-friesThe Surprising History Behind The Name 'french Fries' And Why ...

    May 7, 2024 · The French Connection. The term “French fries” emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. One theory suggests that American soldiers stationed in France during World War I encountered these fried potato strips and dubbed them “French fries.”.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › french-friesFrench fries | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    French fries definition: long, thin pieces of potato that are fried and eaten hot: . Learn more.

  8. www.encyclopedia.com › french-friesFrench Fries - Encyclopedia.com

    May 17, 2018 · French fries are thin strips of deep-fried potato topped with a choice of condiments. Perfect as a snack or a side dish, French fries have long been a staple of fast-food (see entry under 1920s— Food and Drink in volume 2) restaurants like McDonald's (see entry under 1940s— Food and Drink in volume 3).

  9. www.mentalfloss.com › posts › french-fry-historyThe Delicious History of Fried Potatoes - Mental Floss

    Discover the fascinating history of fried potatoes, including French fries and their roots in France and Belgium. From tots to hashbrowns and more, the food origins behind these yummy side...

  10. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › french fryFrench fry Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of FRENCH FRY is a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat —usually plural.