cupule meaning

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

cupule has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

cupule as a noun

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

    Synonyms: acorn cup

    Type of: cup

    Related forms: cupular

  2. a sucker on the feet of certain flies

    Type of: sucker

    Related forms: cupular

Scrabble score: 10 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with CU · words ending in LE · 6-letter words

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