Definition:
"Class Dicotyledonae," commonly referred to as "dicots," is a group of seed plants that have certain characteristics. The most important features of dicots are that they produce seeds with two parts called cotyledons and have leaves with a network of veins (which are often shaped like a net).
In advanced discussions, you might categorize or compare plants within the class dicotyledonae to other classes, such as monocotyledonae (monocots), which have one cotyledon and different leaf vein patterns.
In plant biology, "class dicotyledonae" has a specific meaning. However, outside of botany, "dicot" may not have other meanings.
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that relate directly to "class dicotyledonae," as it is a scientific term. However, you might encounter phrases in botany that discuss "growing," "branching out," or "rooting" that relate metaphorically to plant growth.
"Class dicotyledonae" is an important term in the study of plants, particularly when discussing the differences between types of seed plants.