capsule
noun
/ˈkæps(ə)l/
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/ˈkæpsjuːl/
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/ˈkæpʃuːl/
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- (physiology) A membranous envelope.
- (botany) A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
- (astronautics) A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.
- (winemaking) The covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle.
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cápsula
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- (pharmacy) A small container containing a dose of medicine.
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cápsula,
kapsula,
píldora
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