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goober

/ˈɡuːbə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A type of peanut, also known as a gooseberry peanut or pepoon. It is a large, oblong peanut with a thin, papery skin.

    - "The farmer harvested goobers from his peanut field."
    - "My grandma used to make delicious goober candy during the holidays."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈɡubəɹ/



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Synonyms

goober , goober-grabbler , goober , goober pea , monkey nut
Rhymes
Words rhyming with goober
boober , looter , shooter , scooter,ooter
Variants
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goober , goobers
Etymology
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The word 'goober' is believed to have originated from the Choctaw Native American language, where the word 'gubba' means 'peanut'.


Trivia
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  1. Goobers are also known as 'groundnuts' in some parts of the world.

  2. The largest peanut ever recorded was over 3 feet long and weighed over 1 pound.

  3. Peanuts are not actually nuts but are legumes.


Related Concepts
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  1. Peanut: Goobers are a type of peanut, a legume that is widely cultivated for its edible seeds.


Culture
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Goobers have been a staple food in the southern United States for centuries. They are often roasted and eaten as a snack or used in various dishes, such as goober pie and goober stew. Goobers also have cultural significance in African American communities, where they are a symbol of resilience and survival.

How to Memorize "goober"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, oblong peanut with a thin, papery skin. Imagine holding it in your hand and cracking it open to eat the soft, creamy interior.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'goober' with the image of a peanut or the taste of roasted peanuts.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Go Obtain Outstanding Peanuts' to remember the word 'goober'.


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