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English noun: earthnut

1. earthnut (plant) any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe


Synonymsearth-ball, truffle


Broader (hypernym)fungus


Member meronymgenus Tuber, Tuber

2. earthnut (plant) a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts


SynonymsConopodium denudatum


Broader (hypernym)herb, herbaceous plant


Member meronymConopodium, genus Conopodium

3. earthnut (food) pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms


Synonymsgoober, goober pea, groundnut, monkey nut, peanut


Broader (hypernym)edible nut


Part meronymArachis hypogaea, peanut, peanut vine

4. earthnut (food) edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber


Synonymstruffle


Broader (hypernym)veg, vegetable, veggie









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