I. ˈmərfē noun
( -es )
Etymology: from Murphy, a common Irish surname; from the potato's being regarded as the staple food of Ireland
: potato
II. ˈmərfē noun
or murphy game
Usage: usually capitalized M
Etymology: from Miss Murphy , name of the nonexistent prostitute used to lure victims
: a confidence game and especially one in which the victim believes he is paying for sex