How to Spell capsule
capsule
//ˈkæpsjuːl//
capsule - noun
- A membranous envelope.
- A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
- A sporangium, especially in bryophytes.
- A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver
Source: Free Dictionary
Usage examples
A capsule is a small container, often holding medicine or a space pod. Astronauts travel in a space capsule.
Common misspellings
capsel, capsul, capsool
Word family
capsules, encapsulate
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