Roundnut

Roundnut

(1): ( n.) The dwarf ginseng (Aralia trifolia).

(2): ( n.) A European plant of the genus Bunium (B. flexuosum), having an edible root of a globular shape and sweet, aromatic taste; - called also earthnut, earth chestnut, hawknut, and pignut.

(3): ( n.) The fruit of the Arachis hypogaea (native country uncertain); the peanut; the earthnut.

(4): ( n.) A leguminous, twining plant (Apios tuberosa), producing clusters of dark purple flowers and having a root tuberous and pleasant to the taste.