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Definitions for: Earthnut
[n] edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
[n] pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
[n] a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
[n] any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
Webster (1913) Definition: Earth"nut`, n. (Bot.)
A name given to various roots, tubers, or pods grown under or
on the ground; as to:
(a) The esculent tubers of the umbelliferous plants {Bunium
flexuosum} and Carum Bulbocastanum.
(b) The peanut. See Peanut.
Synonyms: Conopodium denudatum, earth-ball, goober, goober pea, groundnut, monkey nut, peanut, truffle, truffle
See Also: Arachis hypogaea, Conopodium, edible nut, fungus, genus Conopodium, genus Tuber, herb, herbaceous plant, peanut vine, Tuber, vegetable, veggie
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