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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Your Query of 'receptacle' Resulted in 1 Matches Displaying Items 1 through 1 Definitions receptacle noun  A container Botanical term for that 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. (electrical) US -- a contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances. Translations:  Etymology: From Latin receptaculum, from recipere, "to receive", from capere, "to hold"        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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