capsule
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: capsules · capsuling · capsuled
Sense 1
A membranous envelope.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To form (medicine, etc.) into capsules.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
To encapsulate or summarize.
Verb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “capsule” mean?
A membranous envelope.
Is “capsule” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.