receptaculum

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • A place to keep things in; reservoir, receptacle, repository, container.
  • A place of refuge, lurking-place, shelter, retreat.

Etymology

Affix from Latin receptus (recovered).

Origin

Latin

receptus

Gloss

recovered

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