noun an intercellular cavity containing oil or resin or other matters.
2. receptacle ·noun a special branch which bears the fructification in many cryptogamous plants.
3. receptacle ·noun the dilated apex of a pedicel which serves as a common support to a head of flowers.
4. receptacle ·noun that which serves, or is used, for receiving and containing something, as a basket, a vase, a bag, a reservoir; a repository.
5. receptacle ·noun the apex of the flower stalk, from which the organs of the flower grow, or into which they are inserted. ·see ·illust. of flower, and ovary.