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sicklepod

sicklepod

9.9
A small North American wild plant with very long curved seed pods
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪkəlˌpɒd/
  • US
translation icon : cáscara de hoz
  • The sicklepod is easily recognized by its distinctive, curved seed pods.

Examples

  • Gardeners were excited to find a cluster of sicklepods growing near the stream.

  • Several botanists studied the habitat preferences of the sicklepod in the wild.

  • The sicklepod plant is known for its unique seed pods.

  • Have you seen a sicklepod in bloom?

  • Gardeners were excited to find a cluster of sicklepods growing near the stream.

  • The sicklepod is easily recognized by its distinctive, curved seed pods.

  • Several botanists studied the habitat preferences of the sicklepod in the wild.

Synonyms

Arabis Canadensis
vssicklepod
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American wildflower with very long curved seed pods

is the common name for the same plant

Surface Forms

sicklepod singular
sicklepods plural

Morphology

sicklepod = sickle + pod (transparent) = sickle + pod

The compound refers to long, curved seed pods; the components transparently describe that shape.

Etymology

Sicklepod is made from the words sickle, a curved cutting tool, and pod, a 'seed case'. The North American rock cress has very long, curved seed pods that look like sickles, which is why it is called sicklepod.