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| peanut |
a seed like a nut that grows in a dry pod under the ground. Peanuts can be prepared and eaten in many ways. |
| pit2 |
the hard seed at the center of a cherry, plum, or certain other fruits. [1/2 definitions] |
| rice |
the seed of this grass, which is a very important food. [1/2 definitions] |
| seed |
to sow with seed. [1/5 definitions] |
| seedling |
a young tree or plant grown from a seed. |
| soybean |
the seed of this plant that is high in protein and very nutritious. [1/2 definitions] |
| stone |
a hard seed or pit. [1/6 definitions] |
| walnut |
the nut of such a tree, having a hard, brown shell and a seed that can be eaten. The seeds are called walnuts too. [1/4 definitions] |
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