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monocotyledon

/mɒnəˈkɒtɪlɪdən/ noun · British & US
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What does monocotyledon mean?

noun

A plant that has one cotyledon (seed leaf) in its seedling stage. Monocotyledons are a group of flowering plants that have one cotyledon in their seedlings.

Example

"The monocotyledon family includes grasses, lilies, and orchids."

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