peanut
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A small, oval nut that grows underground in a soft shell.
Usage notes
Botanically a legume rather than a true nut, though it's used and named like one.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She spread _____ butter thickly on her toast."
Answer: peanut
In your own words, what does "peanut" mean?
A small, oval nut that grows underground in a soft shell.
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