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DICOTYLEDON

\dˌɪkətɪlˈiːdən], \dˌɪkətɪlˈiːdən], \d_ˌɪ_k_ə_t_ɪ_l_ˈiː_d_ə_n]\

Definitions of DICOTYLEDON

2011 - English Dictionary Database
2006 - WordNet 3.0
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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flowering plant with two cotyledons

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

flowering plant with two cotyledons; the stem grows by deposit on its outside

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

A plant whose seeds consist of two lobes.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

A plant with two seed leaves.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

n. [Greek] A plant whose seeds divide into two lobes in germinating.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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