Peanut Meaning
/ˈpiːnʌt/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea, native to South America.
nounSynonym of countneck (“very small hard clam”).
Sentence Examples
Some children brought peanut butter sandwiches, some ham, and others cheese.
Peanut butter and jelly, please.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She spread creamy ____ butter on her slice of toast for breakfast.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spread a thick layer of ____ butter on the toast and topped it with sliced banana.
Word Origin & History
From pea + nut, perhaps a folk etymology of pinda, pinder (still found in Southern US dialects).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She spread creamy ____ butter on her slice of toast for breakfast.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She spread a thick layer of ____ butter on the toast and topped it with sliced banana.