Definition Synonyms
Definition of loculus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
architectureTECH. small compartment or cell in a structureTECH.
- The ancient catacomb featured numerous loculi for burials..
2.
archaeologyDated small chamber in ancient tombs or catacombsDated
- The archaeologist discovered a loculus with ancient artifacts.
3.
botanyTECH. compartment in a plant ovaryTECH.
- Each loculus contained several developing seeds.
Images of loculus
small compartment or cell in a structure 
small chamber in ancient tombs or catacombs
Origin of loculus
Latin, loculus (little place)
Terms with loculus included in their meaning
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biology
having a loculus or compartment
Examples of loculus in a sentence
The archaeologists discovered a hidden loculus behind the wall. The loculus contained the remains of a noble family. Each loculus was carefully sealed with a stone slab. The botanist examined the loculus under a microscope. Each loculus was filled with tiny ovules.
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- French:loculus, niche, ...
- German:kleine Kammer, Loculus, ...
- Italian:compartimento, loculo, ...
- Spanish:compartimento, loculus, ...
- Portuguese:lóculo, nicho, ...
- Chinese:小隔间, 墓室, ...
- Japanese:小室, 墓室, ...
- Arabic:لُكُلُّس, حُجْرَة دَفْن, ...
- Hebrew:תָּא קָטָן, לוֹקוּלוּס, ...
- Russian:локулус, отсек, ...
- Ukrainian:локулус, ніша, ...
- Hindi:कोष्ठक, लोकुलस, ...
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