EARTHNUT

Definition of EARTHNUT

  1. (noun)any of various highly prized edible subterranean fungi of the genus Tuber; grow naturally in southwestern Europe
  2. (noun)a common European plant having edible tubers with the flavor of roasted chestnuts
  3. (noun)pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
  4. (noun)edible subterranean fungus of the genus Tuber