The Irish potato famine refers to a devastating period in the mid-19th century when Ireland experienced a widespread failure of its potato crops, leading to mass starvation, disease, and emigration.
Related terms
Emigration: The act of leaving one's home country to settle permanently in another country.
Starvation: Severe lack of food resulting in suffering or death.
Crop Failure: The complete or partial loss of a crop due to factors such as drought, disease, or pests.