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groundnut Synonyms

Another word for groundnut

Choosing another word for groundnut depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The peanut; the edible, oil-rich underground seed pod of a leguminous plant (Arachis hypogaea), widely cultivated as a staple food crop and source of cooking oil.

Usage Example

"The stew was thickened with a rich paste made from roasted groundnuts and local spices."

Strongest
peanut
goober
monkey nut
Strong
earthnut

• noun (Context 2)

The edible, nut-flavored underground tuber of any of several wild plants, especially a perennial North American climbing vine of the pea family (Apios americana) or the dwarf ginseng (Panax trifolius).

Usage Example

"Indigenous peoples across eastern North America harvested wild groundnuts as a reliable source of carbohydrates during the winter."

Strongest
potato bean
Strong
earthnut

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