receptacle
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[edit] Etymology
From Latin receptāculum (“‘reservoir, receptacle’”), from receptō (“‘I receive back or again, recover’”), frequentative of recipiō (“‘I receive; hold back, reserve’”), from re- (“‘back, again’”) + capiō (“‘I hold’”).
[edit] Noun
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receptacle (plural receptacles)
- A container.
- (botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
- In the Asteraceae, the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
- (electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.
[edit] Synonyms
- See also Wikisaurus:container
[edit] Translations
botany: part of flower
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electrical: contact device
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