groundnut (Meaning)
groundnut (n)
a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans
nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans
pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
groundnut (n.)
The fruit of the Arachis hypogaea (native country uncertain); the peanut; the earthnut.
A leguminous, twining plant (Apios tuberosa), producing clusters of dark purple flowers and having a root tuberous and pleasant to the taste.
The dwarf ginseng (Aralia trifolia).
A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; -- called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut.
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groundnut Sentence Examples
- Farmers planted rows of groundnut seeds in the fertile soil.
- The children loved crunching on roasted groundnuts as a snack.
- Groundnut oil is commonly used for cooking throughout West Africa.
- The crushed groundnut shells were collected to make animal feed.
- The groundnut fields provided shelter for a variety of insects and small animals.
- The harvested groundnuts were stored in airtight containers to prevent spoilage.
- Groundnut butter is a popular spread enjoyed worldwide.
- The groundnut plant is drought-resistant, making it a valuable crop in arid regions.
- The cultivation of groundnuts contributes significantly to the economy of many developing countries.
- Scientists are studying the genetic diversity of groundnuts to improve their productivity and resilience.
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a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans, nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans, pod
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Farmers planted rows of groundnut seeds in the fertile soil.
The children loved crunching on roasted groundnuts as a snack.
Groundnut oil is commonly used for cooking throughout West Africa.
The crushed groundnut shells were collected to make animal feed.
