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groundnut
This term is primarily used in British English and in agricultural or botanical contexts to refer to the peanut. While peanut is the dominant term in North American English, groundnut is preferred in many parts of Africa and Asia to describe both the plant and the seed.
Because it refers to both the biological organism and the food product, the word functions as a mass noun when discussing the crop as a commodity or ingredient, and as a count noun when referring to individual seeds or specific plant varieties.
Meanings
Examples
The groundnut is a legume that grows its pods beneath the soil.
I wonder if this recipe calls for groundnut oil or olive oil.
Groundnuts were a staple crop in many tropical regions during the colonial era.
Pass me a handful of roasted groundnuts for the road trip.
The farmer spent the morning harvesting groundnut pods from the field.
Is groundnut the same thing as a peanut in your country?
The soil here is perfect for growing the groundnut plant.
A small amount of groundnut paste adds a rich flavor to the stew.