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noun
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receptacle
UK /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/
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US /ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/
A container.
receptacle in 30 Seconds
- (noun) A container.
- (noun) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
- (noun) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
Meanings
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noun A container.
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noun The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
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noun A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
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noun An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
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noun A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.
Synonyms
thalamus
torus
Summary
A container.
- (noun) A container.
- (noun) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.
- (noun) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
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