Definition

A seedpod is a part of a plant that contains seeds. It is usually a protective casing that holds the seeds until they are ready to be released and grow into new plants.

Example

The gardener collected the seedpods from the plants to save the seeds for next year.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a seedpod up close?

Yeah, they’re really interesting, especially how they open up.

I found one in my garden, and it looked so unique!

That's awesome! Nature has such cool designs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seedpod → The word is formed from "seed" (from Old English "sǣd", meaning the reproductive part of a plant) and "pod" (from Old English "podd", meaning a husk or shell). A seedpod is the husk or shell that contains seeds.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'seed' as the reproductive part of a plant, and a 'pod' as the shell that holds it. This helps you remember that a seedpod is the shell that contains seeds.

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