单词 | monkey-pot |
释义 | monkey-pot/ˈmʌŋkɪˌpɒt/noun 1The lidded woody capsule of any of several trees of the genus Lecythis (family Lecythidaceae), of tropical South America, which is used to trap monkeys; (more fully monkey-pot tree) a tree of the genus Lecythis or the family Lecythidaceae. 2A vessel used in tropical countries for cooling drinking water. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in John Balfour (1808–1884), botanist. From monkey + pot. |
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