earth almond

Definitions of earth almond
  1. noun
    European sedge having small edible nutlike tubers
    synonyms: Cyperus esculentus, chufa, ground almond, rush nut, yellow nutgrass
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    type of:
    sedge
    grasslike or rushlike plant growing in wet places having solid stems, narrow grasslike leaves and spikelets of inconspicuous flowers
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