- cuplike
- adjective see cup I
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
cuplike
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cuplike — adjective Resembling a cup … Wiktionary
cuplike — adj. shaped as a cup, resembling a cup … English contemporary dictionary
cuplike — adjective resembling the shape of a cup • Similar to: ↑concave * * * ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ adjective : resembling a cup especially in having or forming a rounded smooth walled hollow … Useful english dictionary
cup — cuplike, adj. /kup/, n., v., cupped, cupping. n. 1. a small, open container made of china, glass, metal, etc., usually having a handle and used chiefly as a receptable from which to drink tea, soup, etc. 2. the bowllike part of a goblet or the… … Universalium
renal system — ▪ anatomy Introduction in humans (human body), organ system that includes the kidneys, where urine is produced, and the ureters, bladder, and urethra for the passage, storage, and voiding of urine. In many respects the human excretory, or… … Universalium
death cup — noun extremely poisonous usually white fungus with a prominent cup shaped base; differs from edible Agaricus only in its white gills • Syn: ↑death cap, ↑death angel, ↑destroying angel, ↑Amanita phalloides • Hypernyms: ↑agaric • Member Holo … Useful english dictionary
American pitcher plants — Pitcher Pitch er, n. [OE. picher, OF. pichier, OHG. pehhar, pehh[=a]ri; prob. of the same origin as E. beaker. Cf. {Beaker}.] 1. A wide mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Australian pitcher plant — Pitcher Pitch er, n. [OE. picher, OF. pichier, OHG. pehhar, pehh[=a]ri; prob. of the same origin as E. beaker. Cf. {Beaker}.] 1. A wide mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Calicle — Cal i*cle, n. [L. caliculus a small cup, dim. of calicis, a cup. Cf {Calycle}.] (Zo[ o]l.) (a) One of the small cuplike cavities, often with elevated borders, covering the surface of most corals. Each is formed by a polyp. (b) One of the cuplike… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
California pitcher plant — Pitcher Pitch er, n. [OE. picher, OF. pichier, OHG. pehhar, pehh[=a]ri; prob. of the same origin as E. beaker. Cf. {Beaker}.] 1. A wide mouthed, deep vessel for holding liquids, with a spout or protruding lip and a handle; a water jug or jar with … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
