dicot
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Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside: A "dicot" is a type of flowering plant whose seed typically contains two embryonic leaves or cotyledons. This group is characterized by a specific pattern of stem growth where new layers are added to the outside.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In botanical classification: The term "dicot" is often used in contrast to "monocot" (monocotyledon) to describe one of the two major traditional groups of flowering plants, based on seed structure and other morphological features.
Variants and Related Words
- Dicotyledon (n): The full, formal term for "dicot."
- Dicotyledonous (adj): Describing the characteristic of having two cotyledons.
Synonyms
- Dicotyledon: The formal synonym.
- Broad-leaved plant: A common descriptive synonym, though not all dicots have broad leaves.
Related Phrases
- "Dicot stem": Refers to the stem structure typical of dicotyledonous plants, often featuring vascular bundles arranged in a ring.
Noun
- flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside