polycotyly

/pɒlɪˈkɒtɪlaɪ, -ˈkɒtɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition or state of having multiple cotyledons in the seeds of plants.

“The botanist studied the phenomenon of polycotyly in certain plant species.”

2. noun

A plant or plant species exhibiting polycotyly.

“The rare plant with polycotyly is now protected under the new conservation law.”

Synonyms

  • polycotyledonous
  • polycotyledony

Antonyms

  • monocotyledony
  • monocotyly