—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.
Phrases and idioms:
in pod colloq. pregnant.
Etymology: back-form. f. dial. podware, podder field crops, of unkn. orig.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.