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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