pāksts

Etymology
From, from the same stem as :. In 🇨🇬, an original lead to  (with an extra suffix -t), from which  with an epenthetic k. Semantic evolution: “joint, connection” > “elongated seed cover with two connecting edges” > “dry fruit that opens along lengthwise cracks.” An etymological connection with 🇨🇬 has been suggested.

Noun

 * 1)  pod a seed case for peas, beans, peppers, etc.