tomato
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TOMATO," says Author Fenwick firmly, "is better pronounced 'to-mah-to,' as ... it comes from the Spanish Toma-te,' which is pronounced 'tomahtay.''
From Time Magazine Archive
THE TOMATO, OR LOVE-APPLE.—This vegetable is a native of Mexico and South America, but is also found in the East Indies, where it is supposed to have been introduced by the Spaniards.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
TOMATO, OR LOVE-APPLE.—The plant which bears this fruit is a native of South America, and takes its name from a Portuguese word.
From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)
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Spelling Practice 2, Unit 7
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