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Groundnut

/ɡrˈaʊˌndnʌt/
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(noun) A climbing vine, Apios americana, of eastern North America, having fragrant brownish flowers and small edible tubers.

The groundnut plant produces peanuts.
Groundnut oil is used in cooking.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A ____ is another common name for a peanut, which is actually a legume rather than a true botanical nut.

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