RECEPTACLE

Receptacle

In botany, the receptacle is the thickened part of a stem from which the flower organs grow. In some accessory fruits, for example the pome and strawberry, the receptacle gives rise to the edible part of the fruit.

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receptacle

Noun

  1. A container.
  2. The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; also torus.
    1. In the Asteraceae, the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
  3. A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug and flexible cord to supply portable equipment or appliances.


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