goober
/'gu:bə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A peanut: "goober" is an informal term for a peanut, specifically the edible seed of the peanut plant, which grows underground in a pod.
Usage
- "Goober" is a casual, chiefly North American term for a peanut. It is often used in informal contexts and regional dialects.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Goober pea": An older, regional synonym for a peanut.
- The song "Goober Peas" is a Civil War-era folk song about peanuts.
Variants and Related Words
- Peanut (n): The standard term for the seed.
- Groundnut (n): A British term for a peanut.
- Monkey nut (n): Another British term for a peanut in its shell.
Synonyms
- Peanut
- Groundnut (British)
- Monkey nut (British)
- Arachis hypogaea (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- "Goober grabber": A playful, informal term for someone who likes or eats a lot of peanuts.
Noun
-
pod of the peanut vine containing usually 2 nuts or seeds; `groundnut' and `monkey nut' are British terms
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