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