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non-podlike

|non-pod-like|

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/nɒnˈpɒdlaɪk/

(podlike)

not resembling a pod

Base FormNoun
podlikepod
Etymology
Etymology Information

'non-podlike' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'podlike', which describes something resembling a pod.

Historical Evolution

'podlike' changed from the Old English word 'podd' meaning 'a bag or pouch' and eventually became the modern English word 'podlike'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'podlike' meant 'resembling a bag or pouch', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'resembling a pod'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not resembling or having the characteristics of a pod.

The structure of the fruit was non-podlike, lacking the typical elongated shape.

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Last updated: 2025/05/23 04:49