1. A large, hard-shelled, cup-shaped fruit of a South American tree (Lecythis ollaria), used as a container or drinking vessel.
Usage: Also called monkey cup or paradise nut.; The fruit is naturally hollow and was traditionally used by indigenous peoples as a container.
2. The tropical tree that produces this fruit, native to the Amazon basin.
Usage: Botanical name: Lecythis ollaria.

Examples

• The explorer discovered a monkeypot being used as a water vessel by the indigenous tribe.
• Monkeypots are prized by collectors for their unusual shape and durability.
• The hard shell of a monkeypot makes it ideal for crafting decorative items.
• In the rainforest, monkeypot trees grow tall and produce fruit only in certain seasons.
• The monkeypot's natural hollow interior made it perfect for storing seeds and grains.