seedshells
nounUK /ˈsiːdʃɛlz/
US /ˈsidˌʃɛlz/
Seedshells are the hard outer covers that protect seeds inside.
She cracked open the seedshells to plant the tiny seeds inside.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The empty outer shells left behind after seeds have been eaten or removed.
The birds left a pile of seedshells on the feeder tray.
3. A playful or informal term for small, shell-like snacks such as sunflower seed shells.
He swept the seedshells off the table after the game.
4. Protective layers around seeds that help keep them safe from damage and drying out.
Thick seedshells let some plants survive through long, dry seasons.