ground pea
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ground pea
First recorded in 1760–70
Example Sentences
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It is sometimes called ground pea, or earth nut.
From Project Gutenberg
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."
From Project Gutenberg
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