conceptacle

[ kuhn-sep-tuh-kuhl ]

noun

, Biology.

1. an organ or cavity enclosing reproductive bodies.

conceptacle

/ kənˈsɛptəkəl /

noun

1. a flask-shaped cavity containing the reproductive organs in some algae and fungi

Other Words From

• con·cep·tac·u·lar [kon-sep-, tak, -y, uh, -ler], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceptacle¹

1605–15; < Latin conceptāculum, equivalent to concept ( us ) conceived ( concept ) + -āculum ( receptacle )

Word History and Origins

Origin of conceptacle¹

C17: from Latin conceptāculum receptacle, from concipere to receive, conceive

Example Sentences

The tetraspore is also sometimes contained in a conceptacle.

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Similar section of a sterile conceptacle, containing slender antheridia.

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Magnified section through a fertile conceptacle of Rockweed, showing the large spores in the midst of threads of cells.

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