monocot

/ˈmɒnəkɒt/ /ˈmɑːnəkɑt/

Meanings

noun

Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.

Examples :

"The botanist explained that corn, a common monocot, has only one seed leaf when it sprouts, unlike bean plants. "

Related Words

cotyledons noun

/ˌkɑtəˈlidənz/ /ˌkɒtəˈliːdənz/

Each of the patches of vili on the foetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals.

"Veterinarians examined the cow's placenta closely, noting the healthy development of the cotyledons, crucial for nutrient transfer to the calf. "

variously adverb

/ˈveːriəsli/ /ˈvæːriəsli/

In various ways; diversely.

"The children variously expressed their excitement about the upcoming school trip, with some jumping up and down, others chattering excitedly, and still others quietly humming. "

cotyledon noun

/kɒtɪˈliːdn̩/ /ˌkɑtəlˈiːdn̩/

Each of the patches of vili on the foetal chorion in the placenta of ruminants and some other mammals.

"The veterinarian pointed to the image of the cow's placenta and explained that each cotyledon helps provide nutrients from the mother to the developing calf. "

seedlings noun

/ˈsiːdlɪŋz/

A young plant grown from seed.

"The gardener carefully transplanted the tiny seedlings into larger pots. "

typically adverb

/ˈtɪp.ɪ.kl.i/

In a typical or common manner.

"My sister, typically, wakes up early for school. "

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

flowering verb

/ˈflaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/

To put forth blooms.

"This plant flowers in June."

contrast noun

/ˈkɒntɹɑːst/ /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/

A difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.

"The strong contrast between the bright red of the firetruck and the dark blue of the police car made them easily distinguishable. "

angiosperms noun

/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːrmz/ /ˈændiˌoʊˌspɜːrmz/

Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.

"The apple tree, like all flowering plants, belongs to the group of plants called angiosperms. "

monocots noun

/ˈmɑnəˌkɑts/ /ˈmɑnoʊˌkɑts/

Any plant whose seedlings typically have one cotyledon (seed leaf) (in contrast to the two cotyledons typical of dicots), thereby belonging to the taxonomic monocots, formerly variously known as Monocotyledones, Monocotyledonae, or Liliopsida, a class in the angiosperms (Angiospermae), the flowering plants.

"The flowers in my garden are a mix of dicots and monocots: the tulips, with their parallel leaf veins and single seed leaf, are examples of monocots. "

belonging verb

/bɪˈlɒŋɪŋ/ /bɪˈlɔŋɪŋ/

To have its proper place.

"Where does this document belong?"

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "