(pod) noun
1. A seed vessel or capsule of a plant; a legume.
2. Any dry and many-seeded dehiscent fruit.
—v.i. pod·ded, pod·ding
1. To fill out like a pod.
2. To produce pods. [Origin uncertain]

(pod) noun
A flock or collection of animals, especially of seals, whales, or walruses. [Origin unknown]

(pod) noun Mech.
1. The lengthwise groove in certain augers, bits, and gimlets.
2. An auger so grooved. [Origin unknown]

1. One who or that which has (a specified number or kind of) feet: arthropod.
2. A (specified kind of) foot: pleopod. Also -pode. [<Gk. pous, podos a foot]