ground pea

noun

South Atlantic States.

1. peanut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ground pea¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

It is sometimes called ground pea, or earth nut.

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This plant is rich in names, being known locally as "ground pea," "goober," "earthnut," and "pindar," as well as generally by the name of "peanut."

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