podding

pod

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pod]
- /pɒd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pod]
- /pɒd/

Definitions of podding word

noun podding a somewhat elongated, two-valved seed vessel, as that of the pea or bean. 1
noun podding a dehiscent fruit or pericarp having several seeds. 1
noun podding Entomology. an insect egg case. a compact mass of insect eggs. 1
noun podding a streamlined enclosure, housing, or detachable container of some kind: an engine pod under the wing of an aircraft. 1
noun podding a protective compartment, as for an automobile's instrument gauges. 1
noun podding Mining. an orebody that has an elongated or lenticular shape. 1

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Origin of podding

First appearance:

before 1680

One of the 48% oldest English words

1680-90; apparently back formation from podder peasecod gatherer; comparepodder, variant of podware, unexplained variant of codware bagged vegetables (cod2 + -ware crops, vegetables)

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Parts of speech for Podding

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podding popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

podding usage trend in Literature

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