Main Entry: ground·nut

Pronunciation: \ˈgrau̇n(d)-ˌnət\

Function: noun

Date: 1602

1 a : any of several plants having edible tuberous roots; especially : a North 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