dicotylous

/ˌdɪkəˈtɪləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a plant with two cotyledons in its seedling stage.

“The dicotylous plants in the forest were observed to have distinct leaf patterns.”

2. noun

A plant with two cotyledons in its seedling stage.

“The botanist examined the dicotylous specimens in the laboratory.”

Synonyms

  • bidentate
  • dicotyledonous

Antonyms

  • monocotylous