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      receptacle
      noun
      an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert
      enlarged tip of a stem that bears the floral parts
      a container that is used to put or keep things in
      Roots
      capiocept- · Latin · take, receive
      Synonyms for receptacle
      containerncanisterntraynpailnboxnbucketnutensiln
      Words related to receptacle
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