monocotyledon
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for monocotyledon, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flowering plant whose seedling grows with a single seed leaf, unlike the two seed leaves typical of a dicot.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
monocot
liliopsid
Antonyms
How to use monocotyledon
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
monocotyledon species
class of monocotyledons
typical monocotyledon
A technical botanical term; monocot is the preferred short form in everyday use.
Etymology
Formed from mono-, meaning one, and cotyledon, the term for a seed leaf.
Full origin of monocotyledon →Frequently asked questions
What is a monocotyledon?
It is a flowering plant whose seedling has just one seed leaf, rather than two.
What's the difference between a monocotyledon and a dicotyledon?
A monocotyledon has a single seed leaf, while a dicotyledon has two seed leaves.
What is the shorter, more common word for monocotyledon?
Monocot is the everyday preferred form outside strict botanical or taxonomic use.
