The fruit of the Arachis hypogæa (native country uncertain); the peanut; the earthnut.
A leguminous, twining plant (Apios tuberosa), producing clusters of dark purple flowers and having a root tuberous and pleasant to the taste.
A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; -- called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut.
Also known as a peanut. This edible nut is the seed of a member of the pea family, not a true nut. The pods mature underground and each contain 2-4 seeds. Groundnuts can be roasted, salted and eaten whole or used in cooked dishes. Peanut or groundnut oil is widely used in cooking and margarine manufacture.
the seed of a member of the pea family, can be roasted, salted and eaten whole or used in cooked dishes. It's oil is used for cooking. Also known as a peanut.
a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans
nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans
pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
