earthnut

 
Pronunciation: /ˈəːθnʌt/

noun

  • 1a Eurasian plant of the parsley family, which has an edible roundish tuber and is found in woodland and acid pasture. Also called pignut, hognut.
    • Conopodium majus, family Umbelliferae
  • the almond-flavoured tuber of the earthnut.