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peanut
[ pee-nuht, -nuht ]
noun
- the pod or the enclosed edible seed of the plant, Arachis hypogaea, of the legume family: the pod is forced underground in growing, where it ripens.
- the plant itself.
- any small or insignificant person or thing.
- peanuts,
- Informal. a very small amount of money:
working for peanuts.
- Slang. barbiturates.
- small pieces of Styrofoam used as a packing material.
adjective
- of or relating to the peanut or peanuts.
- made with or from peanuts.
- Informal. small, insignificant, or petty.
peanut
/ ˈ辱ːˌʌ /
noun
- See also peanuts
- a leguminous plant, Arachis hypogaea, of tropical America: widely cultivated for its edible seeds. The seed pods are forced underground where they ripen See also hog peanut
- Also calledgoobergoober peaBritgroundnutBritmonkey nut the edible nutlike seed of this plant, used for food and as a source of oil
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Peanuts, but important peanuts — especially for rural and tribal libraries that function on shoestring budgets.
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Cashews, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios, even peanuts all work.
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Trying to avoid peanuts, one of the most common food allergies, has been a way of life for Chris and millions of other adults with a serious allergy.
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In the seventh inning, fans rise and sing about buying peanuts and Cracker Jack at the ballgame.
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Her youngest students snack on Bamba, the Israeli peanut butter puffs given to teething babies.
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