Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A parish priest of the Greek Church; a papa.

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  • noun Plural form of papa.

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Examples

  • Fries are simply called papas fritas fried potatoes.

    Stepping Into the Colorful, Tasteful World of Mexico - Oaxaca e d b m 2008

  • Fries are simply called papas fritas fried potatoes.

    Archive 2008-01-01 e d b m 2008

  • In the Spanish Canary Islands [these] are called papas arrugadas, or wrinkly potatoes.

    Serious Eats Carey Jones 2010

  • "Making a simpleton, a warning, and an example of myself, before a hundred and fifty of the 'papas' and 'mammas' of Villette."

    Villette Charlotte Bront�� 1835

  • On remonstrating with him on his inconsistent proceedings, he invariably answered, "Our church is holy, our priests are thieves:" and then he crossed himself as usual, and boxed the ears of the first "papas" who refused to assist in any required operation, as was always found to be necessary where a priest had any influence with the Cogia Bashi [216] of his village.

    The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 George Gordon Byron Byron 1806

  • a little homesick too, for mammas can feel homesick as well as both boys and girls; and indeed I would not take upon myself to say that 'papas' are quite above this weakness either.

    The Rectory Children Mrs. Molesworth 1880

  • TejasJeff -- I love papas con chorizo, especially when it's sandwiched between a warm tortilla!

    Making my own Mexican chorizo | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

  • The menu features entrees priced at about $21, inspired by the markets and street vendors of Latin America, such as savory corn and pork tamales and papas fritas stuffed with Parmesan cheese and chimichurri.

    Latin Food Enlivens Throgs Neck Laura Kusisto 2012

  • This is a beautiful fall entrée, and goes well with a simple side dish like puree de papas or white rice.

    Roast pork loin stuffed with apples: Lomo de puerco con manzanas 2009

  • One of my kids favorite dished is papas con chorizo.

    Making my own Mexican chorizo | Homesick Texan Homesick Texan 2009

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