plural of capsule; small containers, especially for medicine, or protective coverings
From French capsule, from Latin capsula, diminutive of capsa 'box', from capere 'to take'
The word 'capsule' comes from Latin 'capsula' meaning 'little box,' which perfectly describes these tiny containers that hold medicine or other substances. Space capsules got their name because they're like protective boxes for astronauts!
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