Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) That which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository..

Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) The apex of the flower stalk, from which the organs of the flower grow, or into which they are inserted. See Illust. of Flower, and Ovary..

Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.

Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) An intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or other matters.

Receptacle :: Receptacle (n.) A special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.

Receptacula :: Receptacula (pl. ) of Receptaculu.

Receptacular :: Receptacular (a.) Pertaining to the receptacle, or growing on it; as, the receptacular chaff or scales in the sunflower..

Receptaculum :: Receptaculum (n.) A receptacle; as, the receptaculum of the chyle..

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