̈ɪpɔd n. & v. --n. 1 a long seed-vessel
esp. of a
leguminous plant, e.g. a
pea. 2
the cocoon of a
silkworm. 3 the case surrounding
locust eggs. 4 a narrow-necked eel-net. 5 a
compartment suspended
under an
aircraft for equipment etc. --v. (podded, podding) 1 intr. bear or
form pods. 2 tr.
remove (peas etc.)
from pods. øin pod colloq.
pregnant. [back-form. f.
dial. podware, podder
field crops, of unkn. orig.]