The Open Dictionary

shaw

noun

UK/ʃɔː/
US/ʃɑː/

Definitions of shaw noun

  1. Countable

    The above-ground parts of a potato plant, including the stems and leaves.

    • Cutting off the shaws while they are still lush and green will cause the potatoes to stop growing.

    • The farmer was inspecting the potato shaws to determine if they were ready for harvesting.

    • When the potato shaws begin to wither, it's a sign that the potatoes are mature.