capsule

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˌkɑpˈsy.lə/

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) encapsulation containing drugs or supplements
  • cover over the cork and opening of a bottle

Etymology

Borrowed from French capsule derived from Latin capsula (small box chest).

Origin

Latin

capsula

Gloss

small box chest

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