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Historic Jamestowne
Peanut (Groundnut)
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Although native to South America, peanuts are very similar to groundnuts, a staple of West African cuisine. The name “goober” probably is derived from the African nguba.
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Last Updated: March 08, 2009 at 09:58 MST |