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.
Related Terms
- Monocot
- Angiosperms
- Seed