Pod (noun)

1. A seed-bearing structure that is typically ovate, flattened and dehiscent (splits along a defined line of weakness) and encloses one or more seeds, which may have some protective structures.
2. A protective case or covering for something, such as a seed, insect, or electronic device.
3. A group of animals, especially whales, dolphins, or porpoises, swimming together.

Origin:

Old english pād, of germanic origin; related to dutch peul and german pfote, from an indo-european root shared by latin ped-, pes "foot".

Examples:

1. The beans are in pods.
2. He opened the pod to reveal the seeds inside.
3. The new electronic device comes with a protective pod.
4. The pod of dolphins was swimming nearby.
5. The pod of whales was sighted off the coast.