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cupule

(kyo̵̅o̅′pyo̵̅o̅l)

noun

Biol. a cuplike structure, as the part of an acorn that holds the nut

Origin: ME < L cupula: see cupola

See cupule in American Heritage Dictionary 4

cu·pule

noun

A small cup-shaped structure or organ, such as the cup at the base of an acorn or one of the suckers on the feet of certain flies.

Origin: Late Latin cūpula, little cask, diminutive of Latin cūpa, tub.

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