noun

capsule

capsule

Take one capsule with water.

Take one capsule with water.

The coffee comes in a small capsule.

The coffee comes in a small capsule.

The space capsule landed safely.

The space capsule landed safely.

((a/the)) capsule: a small container. Take one capsule with water.

Synonyms: pod, pill, container, shell

From Latin 'capsula', meaning 'a small box', a diminutive of 'capsa' (box).

Think of a small container with a 'cap' that seals it, like for medicine.

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