Brazilian Portugese Meaning of receptacle

receptáculo

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Definitions and Meaning of receptacle in English

Wordnet

receptacle (n)

a container that is used to put or keep things in

enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

Webster

receptacle (n.)

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

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.

The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.

An intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or other matters.

A special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.

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receptáculo

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