urceole (Meaning)
Wordnet
urceole (n)
a vessel that holds water for washing the hands
Webster
urceole (n.)
A vessel for water for washing the hands; also, one to hold wine or water.
Synonyms & Antonyms of urceole
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urceole Sentence Examples
- The urceole, or pitcher-shaped structure, held the fragrant nectar produced by the flower.
- The plant's urceoles were adapted to trap small insects, providing it with an additional source of nutrition.
- The urceoles of the pitcher plant formed a pool of liquid that dissolved insects and enabled the plant to absorb their nutrients.
- The size and shape of the urceoles varied significantly among different species of pitcher plants.
- The interior of the urceoles was often lined with downward-pointing hairs, preventing trapped insects from escaping.
- Some urceoles had specialized structures, such as waxy ridges or glands, to attract insects.
- The urceoles of certain pitcher plants contained digestive enzymes that broke down the captured insects.
- The unique urceoles of pitcher plants played a crucial role in their ecological interactions with other organisms.
- The urceoles of some plants had evolved to mimic insect prey, luring insects into the trap.
- Scientists studied the urceoles of pitcher plants to gain insights into the evolution of carnivorous plants.
FAQs About the word urceole
a vessel that holds water for washing the handsA vessel for water for washing the hands; also, one to hold wine or water.
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The urceole, or pitcher-shaped structure, held the fragrant nectar produced by the flower.
The plant's urceoles were adapted to trap small insects, providing it with an additional source of nutrition.
The urceoles of the pitcher plant formed a pool of liquid that dissolved insects and enabled the plant to absorb their nutrients.
The size and shape of the urceoles varied significantly among different species of pitcher plants.
