beer nut
(Australia) A peanut served with its husk (but not its shell).
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia) A peanut served with its husk (but not its shell).
Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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