groundnuts

noun
  1. A common term for peanuts, which are edible seeds of the legume family, typically grown underground. noun
    Groundnuts are often used to make peanut butter.
    In many countries, groundnuts are a staple crop and a source of protein.
  2. A term used to describe various plants that produce edible tubers or seeds underground, such as the Apios americana, also known as the American groundnut. noun
    The American groundnut is a climbing plant that produces edible tubers.
    Groundnuts like the Apios americana were an important food source for Native Americans.