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seedpod

/ˈsiːdpɒd/ noun · British & US
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What does seedpod mean?

noun

A seedpod is a dry, usually dehiscent fruit that splits open to release its seeds. It is a characteristic feature of many flowering plants.

Example

"The seedpod of the cottonwood tree is a fluffy, cotton-like structure that disperses seeds in the wind."

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