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Peanut
also called groundnut, goober, monkey nut
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About
The peanut is an edible legume seed measuring about one inch in length that develops completely underground.
Peanut kernel sizes vary by type, with smaller Spanish varieties on the low end and larger Virginia peanuts on the high end. Unlike tree nuts such as walnuts or pecans, peanuts are underground pods that typically hold two or three kernels. An intact pod usually spans 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 to 5 cm) in length before it is shelled. Developing inside subterranean soil limits their overall size compared to many above-ground bean pods.
From Wikipedia
The peanut, also known as the groundnut, goober, goober pea, pindar or monkey nut (UK), is a legume crop grown mainly for its edible seeds, contained in underground pods. It is widely grown in the tropics and subtropics by small and large commercial producers, both as a grain legume and as an oil crop.
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Questions people ask
- How big is a peanut?
- A typical peanut kernel measures about 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) long, 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) tall, and weighs 0.05 ounces (1.5 grams). Its length is roughly the diameter of a US quarter.
Weight
0.053 oz (1.5 g)
- Length
- 0.984 in (2.5 cm)
- Height
- 0.472 in (1.2 cm)
Quick answer
A typical peanut kernel measures about 1.0 inch (2.5 cm) long, 0.5 inches (1.2 cm) tall, and weighs 0.05 ounces (1.5 grams). Its length is roughly the diameter of a US quarter.
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