A peanut is a small, tan seed that grows in a shell underground and is often eaten roasted or made into peanut butter. Despite its name, it is actually a type of legume, not a true nut.
“Peanut” is a simple combination of “pea” and “nut,” first used in American English. The “pea” part reflects how it grows in pods, like peas and beans.
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