Associations to the word «Cupule»

Wiktionary

CUPULE, noun. Any small structure shaped like a cup, such as at the base of an acorn, or the sucker on the feet of some flies

Dictionary definition

CUPULE, noun. Cup-shaped structure of hardened bracts at the base of an acorn.
CUPULE, noun. A sucker on the feet of certain flies.

Wise words

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