Synonyms
Etymology

1. earthnut

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

Etymology

  • earth (English)
  • erthe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nut (English)
  • nute (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. earthnut

noun. edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber.

Etymology

  • earth (English)
  • erthe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nut (English)
  • nute (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. earthnut

noun. pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; groundnut' andmonkey nut' are British terms.

Etymology

  • earth (English)
  • erthe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nut (English)
  • nute (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. earthnut

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

Etymology

  • earth (English)
  • erthe (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • nut (English)
  • nute (Middle English (1100-1500))