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"Some words are derived from old English spellings, especially foods from the old English-speaking world (i.e. potatoes). Some are basically transplanted words from Spanish, especially foods from central and South America (i.e. avocados)."

But...tomatoes and potatoes are from Central and South America.

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But our Anglo ancestors were growing them in Europe before coming here.

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When you can find some sort of logic to how the American “english” works, publish it. You will become quite famous!