They
are legumes.
Whatever one of those is.
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Chrico is a bounder and a cad,
Wed 10 Mar 2004, 16:24,
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Definition:
Peanut - This "nut" is not a nut but a high-fat, high-protein legume seed. The most popular types are Spanish (small and round) and Virginia (large and oval). About half the U.S. peanut crop is used to make peanut butter. Also called "goobers."
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djrich - Live from Houghton Regis got this thing for Clémence Poésy,
Wed 10 Mar 2004, 16:28,
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french for vegetable
but i think it means "things wot grow in a pod"
they are very similar to peas or beans if you think about it - in pod, covered with skin, two halves..
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dipdapdop,
Wed 10 Mar 2004, 16:29,
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