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Receptacle

Receptacle Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Receptacle? [n] a container that is used to put or keep things in [n] an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert [n] enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts Synonyms \| Synonyms for Receptacle: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Receptacle: See Also \| ash-pan \| ashtray \| beehive \| cat box \| catchall \| chamberpot \| coin box \| collection plate \| container \| cuspidor \| dustpan \| electric outlet \| electric receptacle \| electrical outlet \| expansion slot \| fitting \| hive \| hopper \| hot-water bag \| hot-water bottle \| in-basket \| in-tray \| out-basket \| outlet \| outlet box \| out-tray \| pix \| plant part \| plate \| potty \| pyx \| save-all \| silent butler \| slot \| socket \| spittoon \| stalk \| stem \| thunder mug \| tidy \| tray \| trough \| wall plug \| wall socket Receptacle In Webster's Dictionary \Recep"tacle\, n. [F. r['e]ceptacle, L. receptaculum, fr. receptare, v. intens. fr. recipere to receive. See {Receive}.] 1. That which serves, or is used, fro receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository. O sacred receptacle of my joys! --Shak. 2. (Bot.) (a) 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}. (b) The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers. (c) An intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or other matters. (d) A special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.

Receptacle Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Receptacle?

[n] a container that is used to put or keep things in
[n] an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
[n] enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts

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Receptacle In Webster's Dictionary

\Re*cep"ta*cle\, n. [F. r['e]ceptacle, L.
receptaculum, fr. receptare, v. intens. fr. recipere to
receive. See {Receive}.]
1. That which serves, or is used, fro receiving and
   containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a
   reservoir; a repository.

         O sacred receptacle of my joys!       --Shak.

2. (Bot.)
   (a) 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}.
   (b) The dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common
       support to a head of flowers.
   (c) An intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or
       other matters.
   (d) A special branch which bears the fructification in
       many cryptogamous plants.

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