n. A place where anything is kept in store: usually applied to a large receptacle for fluids or liquids, as gases or oils.n. Specifically A place where water collects naturally or is stored for use when wanted, as to supply a fountain, a canal, or a city, or for any other purpose.n. In anatomy, a receptacle. See receptaculum.n. In botany:n. One of the passages or cavities found in many plant-tissues, in which are secreted and stored resins, oils, mucilage, etc. More frequently called receptacle.n. A seed or any organ of a plant in whieh. surplus assimilated matter (reserve material) is stored up for subsequent use.To furnish with a reservoir; also, to collect and store in a reservoir.n. In organ-building, same as storage-bellows. See bellows, 3, and organ, 6.