monkeypot
/ˈmʌŋkipɑt/
noun
- A tropical South American tree (genus Lecythis) whose woody fruit capsule has a lid that opens when ripe, releasing seeds.
- When the monkeypot fruit ripens, the lid pops off and scatters the seeds.
- Local artisans use the empty monkeypot shells as containers or decorations.
- The monkeypot tree produces large, round fruits that look like pots.
- The fruit or seed capsule of the monkeypot tree.
- The monkeypot's hard shell protects the seeds until they are ready to germinate.
- Monkeys often break open monkeypots to eat the seeds inside.
- A fallen monkeypot can be found on the forest floor after the rainy season.