groundnut

• Nom donné à une plante grimpante d'Amérique du Nord à tubercules comestibles, ou à ces tubercules eux-mêmes, qui étaient une source de nourriture importante pour les Amérindiens ; également utilisé en anglais britannique pour désigner l'arachide ou sa cosse.

A noun referring to a North American vine with edible tubers, or to the tuber itself, which was an important food source for Native Americans; also used as a British term for the peanut or its pod.

1. North American vineB2formalamericanscientific

   A climbing plant native to North America, known for its fragrant flowers and edible underground tubers, historically a significant food source for Indigenous peoples.

   Apios américain

   • The groundnut vine produces beautiful purple blossoms in late summer.
   • Indigenous communities cultivated groundnut as a staple crop for centuries.
   • The edible tubers of the groundnut were often harvested in autumn.

   Synonymespotato bean

2. Edible tuberB2formalamericanculinary

   The nutlike underground storage organ of the groundnut plant, used as a food source.

   Tubercule comestible de l'arachide

   • The groundnut tuber has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor when cooked.
   • They roasted groundnut tubers over the campfire for a hearty meal.
   • Groundnut tubers were an important part of the traditional diet.

   Synonymesearthnutpignut

3. Peanut (British term)A2informalbritishculinary

   The pod of the peanut plant, containing edible seeds; commonly referred to as 'groundnut' or 'monkey nut' in British English.

   Arachide (terme britannique)

   • He bought a bag of groundnuts from the market.
   • Monkey nuts are a popular snack at cricket matches.
   • She added crushed groundnuts to the salad for extra crunch.

   Synonymesmonkey nutpeanut