Pitchnut

A pitchnut is a colloquial term, primarily used in the Southern United States, to refer to a peanut. The origin of the term is likely a combination of "pitch," referring to the act of throwing or pitching something, and "nut," the common descriptor for a peanut. The term is informal and is not typically used in commercial or scientific contexts. It is more often heard in casual conversation and regional dialect. Variations in spelling may exist, though "pitchnut" is the most common. It is often considered a more playful or endearing term than simply "peanut."