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dicotyledon

/dɪˌkɒtɪˈlɛdən/ noun · British & US
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What does dicotyledon mean?

noun

A plant that has two cotyledons or seed leaves, typically appearing at the time of germination. Dicotyledons are a major group of flowering plants.

Example

"The botanist studied the dicotyledon's unique leaf structure."

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