GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Pod (?), n. [Probably akin to pudding, and perhaps the same word as pad a cushion; cf. also Dan. pude pillow, cushion, and also E. cod a husk, pod.]
   1. A bag; a pouch. [Obs. or Prov. Eng.]  Tusser.
   
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   2. (Bot.) A capsule of plant, especially a legume; a dry dehiscent fruit. See Illust. of Angiospermous.
   
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   3. (Zool.) A considerable number of animals closely clustered together; -- said of seals.
   
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   Pod auger, or pod bit, an auger or bit the channel of which is straight instead of twisted.
   
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   Pod, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Podded; p. pr. & vb. n. Podding.] To swell; to fill; also, to produce pods.
   
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