earthnut
Definition of earthnut
1 : any of various roots, tubers, or subterranean pods: such as a : the tuber of a common southern European plant (Conopodium denudatum) of the family Umbelliferae having the flavor of roasted chestnuts b : yellow nutsedge c : peanut d less commonly earthnut pea : the root of the heath pea
2 : any plant producing earthnuts
3 : truffle
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Origin and Etymology of earthnut
Middle English erthenote, from Old English eorthnutu, from eorth- (from eorthe earth) + nutu, hnutu nut — more at nut
First Known Use: 14th century
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