loment

/ˈlɒmɛnt/

Definitions

1. noun

A dry, splitting dehiscent pod, especially of the pea family, that splits along both sides of the seed.

“The loment of the pea plant opened to reveal several seeds.”

Synonyms

  • dehiscent pod
  • legume pod

Antonyms

  • inflated pod
  • non-dehiscent seed pod