PIGNUT
\pˈɪɡnʌt], \pˈɪɡnʌt], \p_ˈɪ_ɡ_n_ʌ_t]\
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By Noah Webster.
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Earthnut, Groundnut. The bulbous root of Bu'nium Bulbocastanum. Ord. Umbelliferae. Called pignuts, from the fondness of the pig for them. They have been considered to possess a styptic quality; and are deemed serviceable in atonic affections of the kidney. - Hooper.
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