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goober

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  1. 1) goober (noun)
  2. 2) goober (noun)

1goo·ber

noun \ˈgü-bər, ˈgu̇-\

Definition of GOOBER

Southern & Midland
: peanut

Origin of GOOBER

of Bantu origin; akin to Kimbundu ŋguba peanut
First Known Use: 1834

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with GOOBER

Buber, cuber, tuber

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