What is the meaning of Receptacle?

A container.

The part of the flower stalk (peduncle or pedicel) to which the floral parts are attached; a thalamus, a torus.

  1. A condensed rachis of a capitate or umbellate inflorescence at the end of the peduncle, to which all of the florets or pedicels are attached.

A condensed rachis of a capitate or umbellate inflorescence at the end of the peduncle, to which all of the florets or pedicels are attached.

A structure at the end of a branch of an alga containing conceptacles (reproductive organs).

An organ that receives and holds a secretion.

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.

receptacle, container

place of refuge

Source: wiktionary.org