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cupule

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: cupule

1
n
cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn
2
n
a sucker on the feet of certain flies
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: cupule
1

n cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn

Synonyms:
acorn cup
Type of:
cup
cup-shaped plant organ
2

n a sucker on the feet of certain flies

Type of:
sucker
an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction
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