Murphies

Informal, chiefly Scottish and Irish term for potatoes, often used affectionately or humorously. The word reflects the historical significance of potatoes as a staple food, particularly during times of hardship and famine. It can be seen as a symbol of sustenance and the simple pleasures of life. The term is often used in casual conversation, home cooking, or referencing dishes that feature potatoes prominently. The playful nature of the word often adds a touch of warmth and nostalgia when used. It also has historical origins in the Gaelic language.

Murphies meaning with examples

• 1. 'Can you pass the murphies, please?' Mary asked, reaching for the gravy. 'My grandmother always made the best mashed murphies,' John reminisced, fondly remembering her cooking. They were planning a roast dinner, and the murphies were a vital part of the meal. Their dinner wouldn't be complete without the golden, fluffy murphies.
• 2. 'I fancy a plate of murphies with some butter,' Sean decided, craving comfort food. 'We'll need a sack of murphies for the stew,' said Michael, preparing for the family gathering. The garden was overflowing with murphies this year. It would be a crime not to enjoy a big serving of the homegrown murphies.
• 3. 'A good shepherd's pie needs plenty of murphies on top,' the cook advised. 'I like my murphies roasted with rosemary,' she said, specifying her preference. The family agreed to buy a whole new bag of murphies from the market. The murphies and gravy always hit the spot.
• 4. 'The farmer harvested a huge crop of murphies this autumn', announced his neighbour. 'My recipe calls for a heap of murphies', shouted the chef. The restaurant would serve the murphies with freshly-cooked salmon and roasted asparagus. All our customers really enjoyed the hearty murphies.
• 5. 'The leprechaun supposedly buried a pot of gold near the murphies field'. The village was known for its delicious fried murphies. The aroma of the cooking murphies filled the air. The farmer knew the exact timing for the perfect murphies. We all agreed that murphies were a great comfort food.