1. plural of seedcase; protective coverings that enclose seeds

Examples

• The gardener collected the dried seedcases from the sunflowers.
• Many seedcases split open naturally when the seeds are ready to disperse.
• The children examined various seedcases they found in the park.
• Some seedcases are hard and woody, while others are soft and papery.
• Birds often eat the seeds but leave the empty seedcases behind.
• The botanist studied how different plants develop their seedcases.