pod
UK: pɒd | US: pɑːd
n. a long, narrow, flat part of some plants, such as peas and beans, that contains the seeds
n. a detachable compartment on a spacecraft or aircraft
n. a small group of marine mammals (e.g., whales or dolphins)
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The word "pod" originated in the late 17th century, likely derived from the earlier term "cod" (a bag or husk), influenced by Dutch "peul" or Low German "pode," meaning a husk or shell. Its meaning expanded to include natural seed containers (e.g., pea pods) and later technical compartments (e.g., spacecraft pods) due to their similar elongated, enclosed shapes.
The pea pod split open to reveal tiny green seeds.
The spacecraft's fuel pod detached during re-entry.
A pod of dolphins leaped alongside the boat.
She collected empty seed pods for a craft project.
The submarine's escape pod was designed for emergencies.