acotyledon
|a-co-ty-le-don|
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/ˌeɪkɒtɪˈliːdən/
without seed leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acotyledon' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akotyledon,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kotyledon' meant 'cup-shaped cavity or seed leaf.'
Historical Evolution
'akotyledon' transformed into the modern English word 'acotyledon' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without seed leaves,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that does not have cotyledons, which are the first leaves that appear from a germinating seed.
Acotyledons are often found in certain types of algae and fungi.
Last updated: 2025/04/25 05:51