MONKEYPOT

Noun

monkeypot (plural monkeypots)

Alternative form of monkey pot

Source: Wiktionary


Mon"key-pot`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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