Definitions of earthnut
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a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
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synonyms:
Conopodium denudatum
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type of:
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herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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herb, herbaceous plant
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any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
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synonyms:
earth-ball, truffle
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type of:
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fungus
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
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fungus
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edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
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pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
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synonyms:
goober, goober pea, groundnut, monkey nut, peanut
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edible nut
a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell
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edible nut
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