Dicot

Pronunciation
/DIH-cot/
Category
Botany
Singular
Dicot
Plural
Dicots

Definition

A major group of flowering plants characterized by two cotyledons in their seeds.

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'kotyledon' meaning 'seed leaf'.

Example

Examples of dicots include roses, tomatoes, and oaks.

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