dicotyledonous

[ˌdaɪkɒtɪˈliːdənəs]

dicotyledonous Definition

(of a flowering plant) having two cotyledons in the seed, e.g. a bean or pea..

Using dicotyledonous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dicotyledonous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

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    Dicotyledonous plants are characterized by the presence of two cotyledons in their seeds.

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    Most of the garden plants are dicotyledonous.

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    The leaves of dicotyledonous plants have a network of veins.

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Summary: dicotyledonous in Brief

The term 'dicotyledonous' [ˌdaɪkɒtɪˈliːdənəs] refers to a type of flowering plant that has two cotyledons in its seed, such as a bean or pea. These plants are characterized by the presence of two cotyledons and have leaves with a network of veins.