capsule
Pronunciation:
/ˈkæpsjuːl//ˈkæps(ə)l/noun
Definitions
A membranous envelope.
A type of simple, dehiscent, dry fruit (seed-case) produced by many species of flowering plants, such as poppy, lily, orchid, willow and cotton.
A sporangium, especially in bryophytes.
A tough, fibrous layer surrounding an organ such as the kidney or liver
verb
Definitions
To form (medicine, etc.) into capsules.
To encapsulate or summarize.