Groundnut

/ɡɹˈa‍ʊndnʌt/

/ˈɡɹaʊndˌnət/

Groundnut

a type of nut consisting two edible seeds covered with a thin shell, which grows under the ground

synonyms : earthnut

nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans

a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans

Examples

1. Groundnut soup is a favorite in Ghana.

2. A groundnut oil which means you can fry it at a much higher temperature

3. We use groundnut oil, and it provides fantastic results actually.

4. And have the oil, and sell out the groundnut.