monkey nut

English

Etymology

From monkey +‎ nut.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmʌŋki ˌnʌt/

Noun

monkey nut (plural monkey nuts)

1. (UK) Synonym of peanut.
   • 1911 September 23, “Arduous Pleasures (Scene New York.)”, in The Calgary Daily Herald, mail edition, 28th year, number 2987, Calgary, Alta., →OCLC, page 12, column 5:

     An American would regard the Valley of Rocks at Lynton simply as a piece of waste around[.] He would want to erect a merry-go-round and a giant wheel, and a switchback railway there, with a number of kiosks for the sale of monkey nuts, maizypop, and ice cream soda.

Usage notes

This is largely restricted to the nuts sold complete in their shells. Out of their shells, they are referred to as peanuts.