redskin
redskin Lexical Profile
redskin Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A culinary variety of potato characterized by a thin, reddish-pink outer skin and firm white flesh, frequently used for boiling, roasting, and potato salads.
"The chef roasted halved redskins with rosemary and olive oil until they were crisp on the outside."
(Dated, offensive, derogatory) A disparaging term used to refer to a Native American.
"Historians have documented how the word transitioned from early colonial translations into a widespread racial slur in nineteenth-century literature."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to a Native American, this term is considered a highly offensive racial slur and should be avoided outside of historical quotations or academic discussions of its history. In culinary contexts, where it refers to a variety of potato or peanut, the term is completely neutral.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.