Monocot
- Pronunciation
- /mono-kot/
- Category
- Plant Taxonomy
- Singular
- Monocot
- Plural
- Monocots
Definition
A plant with a single cotyledon in its seed.
Etymology
From Greek 'monos', meaning 'one', and 'kotyledon', referring to the seed leaf.
Example
Examples of monocots include grasses, lilies, and orchids.
Related Terms
- Dicot
- Seed
Usage Notes
Monocots are distinguished from dicots by their seed structure.