Monkey-pot \Mon"key-pot`\, n. (Zool.)
The fruit of two South American trees ({Lecythis Ollaria},
and {Lecythis 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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