Monkey-pot


(n.) The fruit of two South American trees (Lecythis Ollaria, and L. Zabucajo), which have for their fruit large, pot-shaped, woody capsules containing delicious nuts, and opening almost explosively by a circular lid at the top. Vases and pots are made of this capsule.



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Monkeries   Monkery   Monkey   Monkey's puzzle   Monkey-bread   Monkey-cup   Monkey-pot   Monkeys   Monkeytail   Water monkey  


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