A Receptacle

1. A container.
2. (botany) The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus. Receptacle (botany) - Wikipedia
   1. In the Asteraceae (aster or sunflower family), the end of the peduncle to which all of the florets of the flower head are attached.
3. (phycology) A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).
4. (zoology) An organ that receives and holds a secretion.
5. (electricity, US) A contact device installed at an outlet for the connection of an attachment plug (typically by receiving the plug's prongs) to supply portable appliances or equipment.

Synonyms

• (botany): thalamus, torus
• container