Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bean-pod
Noun
/ˈbiːn pɒd/
Definition
The elongated, seed-containing part of a plant in the legume family, particularly those that produce beans.
Examples
- The gardener harvested the bean-pods in late summer.
- After cooking, the bean-pods can be used in a variety of dishes.
- She loved the crunch of fresh bean-pods in her salad.
Meaning
A bean-pod is the fruit of certain plants, specifically legumes, which contains seeds (beans) enclosed within a protective outer shell.
Synonyms
- pod
- legume pod
- seed pod
