1. plural of earthnut: edible tubers or nuts that grow underground, especially peanuts or certain wild tubers

Examples

• The children dug up earthnuts from the sandy soil.
• Earthnuts are a valuable source of protein in many regions.
• Wild earthnuts can be found growing in woodland areas.
• The farmer harvested bushels of earthnuts this season.
• These earthnuts have a sweet, nutty flavor when roasted.
• Traditional recipes often call for ground earthnuts as a thickener.