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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

monocot

/ˈmɒnəkɒt/ noun · British & US
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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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