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edible nut vs groundnut

groundnut vs edible nut

edible nut and groundnut both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
edible nut Yes No No No
groundnut Yes No No No
As nouns, groundnut is a hyponym of edible nut; that is, groundnut is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than edible nut:
  • edible nut: a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell
  • groundnut: pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
edible nut (noun) groundnut (noun)
a hard-shelled seed consisting of an edible kernel or meat enclosed in a woody or leathery shell nutlike tuber; important food of Native Americans
pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
a North American vine with fragrant blossoms and edible tubers; important food crop of Native Americans
Difference between edible nut and groundnut

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