noun
earthnut
Earthnut (noun) means any of several kinds of root, tuber or pod that grows underground.
noun
1
Any of several kinds of root, tuber or pod that grows underground.
2
A small underground tuber from a plant such as pignut, also known by several other scientific names.
3
The dwarf ginseng plant, Panax trifolius.
4
Another name for the peanut plant, Arachis hypogaea.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English erthenote, from Old English eorþhnutu, from Proto-Germanic *erþōhnuts; equivalent to earth + nut.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of earthnut?
"earthnut" (noun) means any of several kinds of root, tuber or pod that grows underground.
What is another word for earthnut?
Other words for "earthnut" include groundnut, goober, truffle, peanut.
What are the different meanings of earthnut?
"earthnut" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of several kinds of root, tuber or pod that grows underground; 2. A small underground tuber from a plant such as pignut, also known by several other scientific names; 3. The dwarf ginseng plant, Panax trifolius.
