earthnut

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English

Etymology

earth +‎ nut; compare Icelandic jarðhneta, German Erdnuss.

Pronunciation

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Noun

earthnut (plural earthnuts)

  1. Any of various roots, tubers, or pods that grow underground.
    1. A tuber belonging to the species Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. (syns. Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template., Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template.), Bunium bulbocastanum (syn. Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template.), or Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template. (syn. Lua error in Module:taxlink at line 68: Parameter "noshow" is not used by this template.)
      Synonyms: earth chestnut, hawknut, pignut
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    3. Synonym of peanut (Arachis hypogaea)
    4. The underground tuber belonging to the genus Tuber; the truffle.
      Synonym: truffle

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