Phrase guide

beer nut

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A peanut served with its husk (but not its shell).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

Possibly from the US trademark Beer Nuts (named for their intended use as a snack with beer), though the US brand is not sold in Australia.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kuorimaton maapähkinä — peanut served with its husk
  • Spanish: cacahuate estilo español — peanut served with its husk