pods
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/pɑdz/
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/pɒdz/
(pod)
container or group
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pod' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'podd,' where it referred to a 'bag' or 'pouch.'
Historical Evolution
'podd' transformed into the Middle English word 'pod,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pod.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a bag or pouch,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a seed container or detachable unit.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a long, thin, and often curved container that grows on some plants and contains seeds.
Peas grow in pods.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a detachable or self-contained unit on an aircraft, spacecraft, vehicle, or vessel, having a particular function.
The escape pod was launched from the spaceship.
Synonyms
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Idioms
Last updated: 2025/07/07 20:24