acorn cup meaning

UK /ˈeɪkɔːn kʌp/ US /ˈeɪkɔrn kʌp/ 3 syllables

acorn cup (noun): cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn.

Definition of acorn cup

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

    Synonyms: cupule

    Type of: cup

How to pronounce acorn cup

acorn cup is pronounced /ˈeɪkɔːn kʌp/ in British English and /ˈeɪkɔrn kʌp/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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