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Definition of Monocotyledon
1. Noun. A monocotyledonous flowering plant; the stem grows by deposits on its inside.
Exact synonyms: Endogen, Liliopsid, Monocot
Generic synonyms: Angiosperm, Flowering Plant
Group relationships: Class Liliopsida, Class Monocotyledonae, Class Monocotyledones, Liliopsida, Monocotyledonae, Monocotyledones
Derivative terms: Endogenic, Monocotyledonous
Generic synonyms: Angiosperm, Flowering Plant
Group relationships: Class Liliopsida, Class Monocotyledonae, Class Monocotyledones, Liliopsida, Monocotyledonae, Monocotyledones
Derivative terms: Endogenic, Monocotyledonous
Definition of Monocotyledon
1. n. A plant with only one cotyledon, or seed lobe.
Definition of Monocotyledon
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Medical Definition of Monocotyledon
1. A subclass of Angiosperm plants based on anatomical characteristics. They tend to have: narrow leaves One cotyledon parallel veins in the leaves Flower parts are usually in multiples of threes A scattered arrangement of primary vascular bundles in the stem Fibrous root system Compare: dicot (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Monocotyledon
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