CUPULATE

cupular, cupulate

(adjective) shaped like (or supporting) a cupule

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cupulate (comparative more cupulate, superlative most cupulate)

Cup-shaped.

Having or bearing cupules; cupuliferous.

Synonyms

• cup-shaped

Source: Wiktionary


Cu"pu*late (k"p-lt), a.

Definition: Having or bearing cupeles; cupuliferous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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