seedcasings
nounUK /ˈsiːdˌkeɪsɪŋz/
US /ˈsiːdˌkeɪsɪŋz/
The outer covers that hold seeds inside.
The bird pecked at the seedcasings to get the tiny seeds inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The dried outer layers of seeds left after the seeds are removed.
Farmers collected the seedcasings and used them as animal feed.
3. Protective layers around seeds that help them stay safe until they grow.
The seedcasings cracked open when the seeds began to sprout.
4. Small pieces of seed cover that fall off during cleaning or processing.
She swept up the seedcasings from the kitchen floor after sorting the beans.