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Peanut for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: 'pinət

What does Peanut really mean?

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Alright, so "peanut" is a little nut that grows underground. It's kind of like a small and round legume that is often hidden inside a shell. You might see it in jars of peanut butter or on top of sundaes, and it can also be a snack all on its own. Peanuts are pretty popular because they're tasty and have a lot of nutrients like protein and healthy fats. They can also be used to make lots of different things like oil, snacks, and even flour for baking.

But "peanut" isn't just the nut itself. It can also be used as a term of endearment, like when someone says "my little peanut" to a really small and cute kid. So, it's not just a word for a type of food, but also a way to call someone cute and tiny.

So, next time you see a peanut, remember it's not just a little nut, but also a word that shows some love and affection. And if you ever need help understanding a word, you can always ask!

Revised and Fact checked by Mia Harris on 2023-11-13 12:02:39

Peanut In a sentece

Learn how to use Peanut inside a sentece

  • I like to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for lunch.
  • My friend is allergic to peanuts and can't eat peanut products.
  • Peanuts are often used to make peanut oil, which is used in cooking.
  • Some people like to eat peanuts as a snack, especially at baseball games.
  • Peanuts are often used in Asian cuisine, such as in stir-fries and sauces.

Peanut Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

arachis hypogaea earthnut goober goober pea groundnut insignificant monkey nut peanut vine

Peanut Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

child edible nut fry kid legume leguminous plant minor nestling nipper pod seedpod shaver small fry tiddler tike tyke youngster

Peanut Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

arachis hypogaea arachis hypogaea peanut vine peanut vine

Peanut Meronyms

Words that are part of the original word.

earthnut goober goober pea groundnut monkey nut

Peanut Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

minor

Peanut Member Of

A group to which the original word belongs.

arachis genus arachis

Peanut Has Substances

Substances that are part of the original word.

groundnut oil peanut oil