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Meaning Of 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.