tigernut

ˈtɪɡərnʌt

Definitions

1. noun

a nut that comes from a plant of the genus Tigernut (also known as wild celery or arracacha), native to tropical Africa and widely cultivated for its edible tubers and starchy nuts

“The tigernut is a popular ingredient in many African and Caribbean dishes.”

Synonyms

  • Earth almond
  • arracacha nut
  • wild celery nut

Antonyms

  • none