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receptacle

A container.

ɹɪˈsɛp.tə.kl̩Current232 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A container.

It must be conceded that a common poor-house is by no means a fit receptacle for lunatics, under any consideration either of the cure of the patients, or the comfort of the other inmates.
Origin: From , from and (modern ), from , from shelter]] or back]] or again, to recover, frequentative of reserve]] (from back, again + hold]]) + tools]] and instruments; cognate with , ricettaculo, ,. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • “Eagle 1205BEI Galvanized Steel Cigarette Butt Receptacle, 5 gallon Capacity, 40" Height, 12" Diameter, Beige", "12" od x 40" h #USA #cigarette #galvanized #ashtray #FMapproved #beige”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Siemens TL137US Talon Temporary Power Outlet Panel by with a 20, 30, and 50-Amp Receptacle Installed, Unmetered #circuitbreaker #panel #poweroutlet #Talon #RV #outdoor”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “cuckolding, forced bi and being used as Your urine receptacle!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

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

Receptacles used for storing inedible material must be of such material and construction that their use will not result in the adulteration of any edible product or in the creation of insanitary conditions. Such receptacles must not be u…
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

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

The form of the flower is highly dependent on the structure of the receptacle, even though this may not always be obvious externally. The receptacle is also called the floral axis, or it is sometimes called the torus, which may be transl…
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  • “Aye, tis a fleshy receptacle studded with achenes! I did enjoy the seedless berries after seed harvest 🤓”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “A lonely man is a lonesome thing, a stone, a bone, a stick, a receptacle for gin, a stooped figure sitting at the edge of a hotel bed, heaving copious sighs like the autumn wind.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Sure! Mine is a simple one: 140g plain flour. Beat in 4 eggs. Add 200ml milk and mix until smooth. Preheat a little oil in your desired receptacle on 220° for 10 mins. Then pour in the mix (carefully), and pop back in the oven for 20 mins. Job done! 😁”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “When you require a "receptacle" for something less than $180. "Is there a Ralph's near here?"”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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