cotyledonous
|cot-y-le-don-ous|
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/ˌkɒtɪˈliːdənəs/
having seed leaves
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cotyledonous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'kotylēdōn,' where 'kotylē' meant 'cup' or 'cavity.'
Historical Evolution
'kotylēdōn' transformed into the Latin word 'cotyledon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cotyledonous.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'cup-like' shape of the seed leaves, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having cotyledons.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having cotyledons, which are the first leaves that appear from a germinating seed.
The cotyledonous plants are crucial for the study of plant development.
Synonyms
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