Topic: PLANTS
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| Date: | 1600-1700 |
| Origin: | Probably from cod 'bag'; CODPIECE |
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pod
[countable]
[countable]1HBP a long narrow seed container that grows on various plants, especially peas and beans : 
a pea pod
a pea pod➔ like two peas in a pod
at pea (2)2TTS a part of a space vehicle that can be separated from the main part : a space pod
a space pod3TTA a long narrow container for petrol or other substances, especially one carried under an aircraft wing
4 a group of sea animals, such as whales or dolphins, that swim together
5HBI a container which holds the eggs of some types of insects
