GROUNDNUT


Meaning of GROUNDNUT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' grau ̇ n(d)- ˌ n ə t

Function: noun

Date: 1602

1 a : any of several plants having edible tuberous roots especially : a No. American leguminous vine ( Apios americana ) with pinnate leaves and clusters of brownish-purple fragrant flowers b : the root of a groundnut

2 chiefly British : PEANUT

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