Cupseed

/ˈkʌpˌsiːd/ noun

Definition

A plant of the genus Proboscidea, producing distinctive cup-shaped seed pods used traditionally by Native Americans and crafted into decorative items.

Etymology

From the English words 'cup' and 'seed', describing the shape of the seed pods which are cup-like or horn-shaped when mature.

Kelly Says

Cupseed pods are so distinctive that Native Americans used them for centuries before European contact, weaving them into baskets and later crafting them into 'devil's claw' souvenirs that tourists still buy today.

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