groundnut
|ground/nut|
B1
/ˈɡraʊndˌnʌt/
underground nut
Etymology
Etymology Information
'groundnut' originates from English, combining 'ground' referring to the earth and 'nut' referring to the seed.
Historical Evolution
'Groundnut' has been used in English since the 17th century to describe nuts that grow underground.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any nut growing underground, but now it is commonly associated with peanuts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35