Reference meaning
earthnut
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any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
Related source terms
truffleearth-ball
Other meanings
2. noun
a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
3. noun
pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
4. noun
edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber
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