earthnut (n.)

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

    [ Syn: truffle , earth-ball ]

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

    [ Syn: conopodium denudatum ]

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

    [ Syn: peanut , goober , goober pea , groundnut , monkey nut ]

  4. edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber

    [ Syn: truffle ]

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