What does monocot mean?
noun
A plant that has one cotyledon (seed leaf) in its seedling stage, such as a grass or a lily. Monocots are characterized by their flower parts in multiples of three and their leaves with parallel veins.
Example
"The monocot plants in the garden were thriving in the warm weather."
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