peanut

English

/ˈpiːˌnʌt/, /ˈpinət/

noun
Definitions
  • A legume resembling a nut, the fruit of the plant Arachis hypogaea.
  • (US) A very small clam.

Etymology

Compound from English pea (peafowl, peacock) + English nut (head, insane person).

Origin

English

nut

Gloss

head, insane person

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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