pod-like
|pod-like|
B2
/pɒd-laɪk/
resembling a pod
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pod-like' originates from the word 'pod,' which comes from Middle English 'podde,' meaning 'a seed case.' The suffix '-like' is used to form adjectives indicating resemblance.
Historical Evolution
'pod' changed from the Middle English word 'podde' and eventually became the modern English word 'pod.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pod' meant 'a seed case,' and over time, the term 'pod-like' evolved to describe anything resembling a pod.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the characteristics of a pod.
The structure of the building was pod-like, with rounded edges and a smooth surface.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 22:35