Earthnut (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber.
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Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
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Meaning 3
Pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The earthnut is a type of legume that grows underground and is commonly used in cooking.
- Farmers in the region cultivate the earthnut as a cash crop, exporting the nuts to countries around the world.
- The earthnut is a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, particularly in African and Asian cuisine.
- After harvesting, the earthnuts are dried and processed for use in a variety of products, including peanut butter and oil.
- In some parts of the world, the earthnut is also known as a groundnut or monkey nut, reflecting its unique characteristics and uses.
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Meaning 4
A common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor was dotted with the tall stalks of earthnut plants, their brown nuts hiding just beneath the leaf litter.
- She gathered a few of the edible tubers and washed them clean in a nearby stream before boiling them as an earthnut stew.
- While hiking, the pair discovered a clearing covered with a mass of blooming earthnut plants and happily munched on their way through the trail.
- Due to the similarity in taste, dried earthnuts have become a staple substitute for roasted chestnuts in some recipes.
- Boiled earthnuts were placed around the periphery of the salad as an earthy complement to the citrus dressing and crunchy nuts.