Definitions

1. noun

a type of legume, especially Arachis hypogaea, cultivated for its edible seeds

“The groundnut is an essential crop for many rural communities.”

2. noun

a long, thin seed of the groundnut plant, often roasted or boiled as a snack

“She munched on a handful of roasted groundnuts during the movie.”

3. noun

groundnut paste or oil, used in cooking

“The chef added a drizzle of groundnut oil to the salad.”

4. verb

to dig up groundnuts

“The farmer groundnutted the field before the harvest.”