= urceolate, adj. 1.

Having the shape of an urn or pitcher; esp. in Botany, Anatomy, etc.

Shaped like a cup: applied esp. to the socket or acetabulum of the hip-joint (cotyloid cavity), and to parts in connection with this; also to the…

Zoology. Cup-shaped like a sucker; having the nature or function of an acetabulum (acetabulum, n. 2c) or sucker. Now rare.

Cup- or bowl-shaped.

Of the form or character of an ampulla.

Shaped like a vase.

In the form of a cup; cup-shaped.

= ampullary, adj.

= ampullate, adj.

Made cup-shaped.

Furnished with or shaped like an ampulla; inflated, bellied.

Having the shape of a small vase.