dicotyl

/daɪˈkɒtɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A leaf with a stem attached to the midpoint or the base of the leaf.

“The dicotyls of the plant are crucial for its growth and development.”

2. noun

A bilaterally symmetrical leaf with a distinct petiole.

“The dicotyls found in the forest are a great example of a bilaterally symmetrical leaf.”

Synonyms

  • bilateral leaf
  • dicot

Antonyms

  • monocotyl
  • unilateral leaf