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cotyledon

co·ty·le·don

UK/ˌkɒt.ɪˈliː.dən/ US/ˌkɑt.əˈliː.dən/ uncommon

noun

1.

embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants

Synonyms

Origin

From Latin cotylēdōn, from Ancient Greek κοτυληδών (kotulēdṓn, “cup-shaped cavity”), from κοτύλη (kotúlē, “cup”).

Phrases

  • coconut cotyledon

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