captaculum

/kæpˈtæk.jʊ.lʊm/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, usually rounded or oval, capsule or seed vessel, especially one that opens by a lid or operculum.

“The botanist studied the unique captacula of the rare plant species.”

Synonyms

  • capsule
  • seed vessel

Antonyms

  • large container