arachis nut
nounUK /ˈærəkɪs nʌt/
US /ˈærəkɪs nʌt/
A peanut is a small nut that grows under the ground.
She ate an arachis nut as a quick snack.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The edible seed of the peanut plant, often roasted or salted.
He tossed a handful of arachis nuts into the bowl.
3. The peanut plant itself, Arachis hypogaea.
Farmers planted arachis nut in the sandy field.
4. A source of peanut oil used in cooking.
The arachis nut is pressed to make cooking oil.