Goober pea is another name for the legume commonly known as the peanut. This tasty and nutritious food item has a variety of synonyms, including groundnut, earthnut, pindar, and monkey nut. The word "goober" itself originated from an African word meaning groundnut, which was then adopted by the American South. In addition to its culinary uses, the peanut has many other applications in industry and medicine. Synonyms for peanut butter include peanut paste and peanut spread, while slang terms for peanuts include goobers, goobies, and p-nuts. However it is called, the peanut remains a versatile and beloved food item around the world.