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pouch vs utricle

utricle vs pouch

pouch and utricle both are nouns.

pouch is a verb but utricle is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pouch Yes No Yes No
utricle Yes No No No
As nouns, utricle is a hyponym of pouch; that is, utricle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than pouch:
  • pouch: (anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
  • utricle: a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
pouch (noun) utricle (noun)
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things a small pouch into which the semicircular canals open
(anatomy) saclike structure in any of various animals (as a marsupial or gopher or pelican)
an enclosed space
pouch (verb) utricle (verb)
swell or protrude outwards
put into a small bag
send by special mail that goes through diplomatic channels
Difference between pouch and utricle

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