EARTHNUT



Definition:

  1. [noun] any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
    Synonyms: truffle, earth-ball

  2. [noun] a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
    Synonyms: Conopodium denudatum

  3. [noun] pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
    Synonyms: peanut, goober, goober pea, groundnut, monkey nut

  4. [noun] edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
    Synonyms: truffle