podlike
|pod-like|
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/ˈpɑːdˌlaɪk/
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/ˈpɒdˌlaɪk/
not resembling a pod
Etymology
Etymology Information
'podlike' originates from the word 'pod,' which comes from Middle English 'podde,' meaning 'a seed vessel.'
Historical Evolution
'podde' transformed into the modern English word 'pod,' and the suffix '-like' was added to form 'podlike.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'pod' referred to a seed vessel, and 'podlike' evolved to describe anything resembling a pod.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
resembling or having the characteristics of a pod.
The plant has podlike structures that contain seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/05/23 05:00