Earthnuts

/ˈɜːθnʌts/ noun

Definition

Plural of earthnut; multiple edible tubers or underground nuts.

Etymology

Plural form of 'earthnut,' adding the regular English plural suffix '-s' (Old English -as). Used since at least the medieval period to refer to various underground food sources.

Kelly Says

In old English herbals, 'earthnuts' were listed with almost magical properties—they were proof that the earth itself could feed you, which made them appear in folklore across European cultures.

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