Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dicotyledon
noun
/ˌdaɪ.kɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/
Definition
A type of flowering plant that has two seed leaves or cotyledons.
Examples
- Sunflowers are examples of dicotyledons.
- Dicotyledons typically have broad leaves with a network of veins.
- The peanut plant is a dicot.
Meaning
Dicotyledons, commonly referred to as dicots, are a group of flowering plants characterized by having two embryonic leaves, or cotyledons, in their seeds.
Synonyms
- Dicots
- Broadleaf plants
