1. peanuts; edible seeds that grow underground in pods
Usage: primarily British English
2. various other edible tubers or nuts that grow underground
Usage: general botanical term

Examples

• The farmer harvested several bags of groundnuts from his field.
• Groundnuts are a popular snack in many African countries.
• She bought roasted groundnuts from the street vendor.
• The recipe calls for crushed groundnuts as a garnish.
• Groundnuts are rich in protein and healthy fats.
• Wild groundnuts can be found growing in forest clearings.