podcasings
nounUK /ˈpɒdˌkeɪsɪŋz/
US /ˈpɑːdˌkeɪsɪŋz/
Podcasings are the hard outer shells that hold seeds inside pods.
We found dry podcasings on the ground after the peas were picked.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The empty outer coverings left after seeds or peas are removed.
The farmer swept up the podcasings and added them to the compost.
3. Protective outer layers of certain fruits or seed vessels.
The podcasings protected the young seeds from insects.
4. Discarded plant material from pods, often used as mulch.
She spread the podcasings around the garden to keep the soil moist.