definition of
capsule

[1] #1 capsule n. a small container. wn

[2] #2 capsule n. a pill in the form of a small rounded gelatinous container with medicine inside. wn

[3] #3 capsule v. [capsulate, capsulize, capsulise] enclose in a capsule. wn

[4] #4 capsule v. [encapsulate, capsulize, capsulise] put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume; "capsulize the news". wn

[5] #5 capsule n. a dry dehiscent seed vessel or the spore-containing structure of e.g. mosses. wn