seedcase

/ˈsiːdˌkeɪs/
noun
  1. A protective outer covering that contains the seeds of a plant; a seed pod or capsule.
    • The maple tree's seedcase has wings that help it spin in the wind.
    • We collected dry seedcases from the garden to save the seeds.
    • The seedcase of a pea plant is called a pod.
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