anglepods
|an-gle-pods|
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/ˈæŋɡəlˌpɑdz/
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/ˈæŋɡəlˌpɒdz/
(anglepod)
vine with angled seed pods
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anglepod' originates from English, combining 'angle' and 'pod', where 'angle' refers to a shape and 'pod' means 'seed vessel'.
Historical Evolution
'anglepod' was formed in English to describe the angled seed pods of certain milkweed plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the angled seed pods, but now it is used as the common name for the whole plant.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural form of 'anglepod', a type of North American milkweed plant in the genus Gonolobus or Matelea.
Anglepods are commonly found in the southern United States.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/08/08 19:21