# When the usual name is a no-go

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [September 10, 2024, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-usual-name-is-a-no-go/1007056 "2024-09-10T12:52:58Z")\
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The Peanut.  
It’s not a _pea_ or a _nut_.  
It’s a legume, which the pea is, as well. 😳

(Why is _The Peanuts Gang_ called that? BTW)

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