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monkeypot

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monkeypot [ˈmʌŋkɪˌpɒt]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various tropical trees of the genus Lecythis: family Lecythidaceae
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the large urn-shaped pod of any of these trees, formerly used to catch monkeys by baiting it with sugar
3. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Ceramics) a melting pot used in making flint glass


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