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receptacle

/ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩/

noun

Meaning

  • A container.

  • The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.

  • A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).

  • An organ that receives and holds a secretion.

  • A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

Synonyms

thalamus,
torus