pod1
n.
- an elongated seed vessel of a leguminous plant such as the pea, splitting open on both sides when ripe.
- a self-contained or detachable unit on an aircraft or spacecraft.
- the egg case of a locust.
- Geology a body of rock or sediment whose length greatly exceeds its other dimensions.
- a narrow-necked purse net for catching eels.
v.
(pods, podding, podded)
- (of a plant) bear or form pods.
- remove (peas or beans) from their pods prior to cooking.
Phrase
- in pod
informal, dated pregnant.
Etymology
C17: back-form. from dial. podware, podder ‘field crops’, of unknown origin.
pod2
n.
a small herd or school of marine animals, especially whales.
Etymology
C19 (orig. US): of unknown origin.