earthnut

• Nom désignant toute plante comestible souterraine ou champignon, incluant les truffes, certaines plantes à tubercules et l'arachide.

A noun referring to any of several edible subterranean plants or fungi, including truffles, certain tuberous plants, and peanuts.

1. Edible fungusC1formal

   Any of several highly valued underground fungi of the genus Tuber that grow naturally in southwestern Europe and are used in cooking.

   Truffe

   • The chef shaved fresh earthnut over the pasta.
   • Earthnuts are often hunted with trained dogs or pigs.
   • This variety of earthnut is particularly prized in French cuisine.

   Synonymestruffle

2. Plant with edible tubersB2formal

   A common European plant whose tubers can be eaten and have a flavor similar to roasted chestnuts.

   Châtaigne de terre

   • The earthnut plant grows wild in many European meadows.
   • She dug up earthnuts to add to the stew.
   • Earthnuts were once a staple food in some rural areas.

   Synonymesgroundnutpignut

3. Peanut seed podA2informalbritish

   The pod of the peanut vine that usually contains two or three seeds; also called groundnut or monkey nut in British English.

   gousse d'arachide

   • Kids love eating roasted earthnuts at the fair.
   • He bought a bag of earthnuts from the street vendor.
   • Earthnuts are a common snack in the United Kingdom.

   Synonymesgroundnutmonkey nut

4. Truffle (alternative term)C1formal

   An edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber, often used synonymously with truffle.

   Truffe (champignon souterrain)

   • The earthnut found in the forest was enormous.
   • Earthnut harvesting requires special permits in some regions.
   • This earthnut has a strong, earthy aroma.

   Synonymestruffle