Monocotyledon

/ˌmɑːnəʊˌkɑːtɪˈliːdn/

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Monocotyledon refers to the single leaf in a seedling, not multiple leaves.

Lilies are monocotyledons because they have just one seed leaf.

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Use 'monocotyledon' to identify and categorize plants in science and gardening.

In our botany class, we learned how to distinguish monocotyledons from other plants.

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'Monocotyledon' is a technical term used in botany, may be unfamiliar in casual conversation.

I was surprised that my uncle knew the term 'monocotyledon' since he's not a botanist.

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