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conceptaculum

conceptācŭlum, i, n. [concipio], that which receives something, a receptacle (post-Aug. and rare).
  • I Prop., Plin. 2, 45, 44, § 115: sanguinis, Gell. 18, 10, 9; Front. Aquaed. 22 al.—*
  • II Trop.: superbia aliubi conceptaculum, sed hic (sc. in superciliis) sedem habet, Plin. 11, 37, 51, § 138.

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