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Meanings of earthnut in English

Portuguese
ginguba
Catalan
cacauet
Spanish
cacahuete

A nutlike fruit from the plant Arachis hypogaea that grows on long stems under ground.

ginguba
Portuguese
trufa
Catalan
trufa

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

trufa
Synonyms
Examples for "truffle"
Examples for "truffle"
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At another point, he goes truffle-hunting with some secretive experts in Italy.
The Daily Telegraph
2
The golden cheese truffle became a victim of its own spectacular title.
The South African
3
We have only to ascertain if the truffle be indigestible or not.
The Physiology of Taste; Or, Transcendental Gastronomy
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Kathryn Ryan talks to organiser and North Canterbury truffle grower Gareth Renowden.
Radio NZ
5
The Green Hen will offer a rabbit, truffle sponge and parsnip dish.
The Irish Times
1
We found heaps of earth-balls in their huts, piled up in pyramids three or four feet high.
Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of Amer...

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

Usage of earthnut in English
1
This plant is rich in names, being known locally as "ground pea," "goober," "earthnut," and "pindar," as well as generally by the name of "peanut."
Agriculture for Beginners / Revised Edition
Translations for earthnut
Earthnut through the time