seedcase

seedcase
noun
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
Syn: ↑pod, ↑cod
Derivationally related forms: ↑pod (for: ↑pod)
Hypernyms: ↑husk
Hyponyms: ↑pea pod, ↑peasecod

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\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: pod II 1

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/seed"kays'/, n.
a seed capsule; pericarp.
[1670-80; SEED + CASE2]

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seedˈbox or seedˈcase noun
A part of a plant in which the seeds are encased
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Main Entry:seed

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