What does cupule mean?
Definitions for cupule
ˈkyu pyulcupule
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Princeton's WordNet
cupule, acorn cupnoun
cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn
cupulenoun
a sucker on the feet of certain flies
Wiktionary
cupulenoun
Any small structure shaped like a cup, such as at the base of an acorn, or the sucker on the feet of some flies
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cupule
A cupule is a small, cup-shaped structure typically found in plants. It is often associated with various plant parts such as seeds, fruits, or nuts, aiding in their protection and dispersal. A common example is the acorn's cap, which is known as a cupule in botanical terms. In broader terms, it may also refer to a structure or marking that is cup-shaped in various organisms or objects.
Webster Dictionary
Cupulenoun
a cuplet or little cup, as of the acorn; the husk or bur of the filbert, chestnut, etc
Cupulenoun
a sucker or acetabulum
Etymology: [See Cupola.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Cupule
kū′pūl, n. (bot.) a shortened axis with a number of more or less cohering bracts enclosing the ripening fruit—also Cū′pula.—adj. Cupulif′erous, bearing cupules. [L. cupula, dim. of cupa, a tub, and ferre, to carry.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cupule in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cupule in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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