LOCULE

locule, loculus

(noun) a small cavity or space within an organ or in a plant or animal

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

locule (plural locules)

(zoology) A little hollow; a loculus.

Anagrams

• Cuello, leucol

Source: Wiktionary


Loc"ule, n. Etym: [Cf. F. locule. See Loculus.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: A little hollow; a loculus.

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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